City safety & data profile

Marco IslandFL

Marco Island, FL is a 18K-resident city in Collier County with a median household income of $101,523.

Collier County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Marco Island, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Marco Island has a population larger than 37% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $896,300.

Data updated 2026-07-22

18K
Population
Top 63%
By size
$101,523
Median income
$896,300
Median home
7.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Marco Island

Marco Island posts a median household income higher than 70% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 30%
by median income, US cities

Where Marco Island income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$101,523 Top 30% higher than 70% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Marco Island, FL beyond the headline numbers

Marco Island sits inside Collier County, Florida, at roughly 25.94°N, -81.72°W. Population 17,690, $101,523 median household income. Median home value $896,300, median rent $1,990. Poverty rate 7.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Marco Island's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 44%, then short sleep duration at 26.1%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Marco Island from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
17,690
Marco Island
Median Income
$101,523
+49% vs avg
Median Home Value
$896,300
+294% vs avg
Median Age
67.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Collier County) - Marco Island's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
398K+21%
Median Income
$90,045+61%
Median Home Value
$540,700+107%
Poverty Rate
10.7%-24%
Unemployment
3.9%-61%

Economics

Economics indicators for Marco Island, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,990/mo
Poverty Rate
7.3% -49% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 48.4%
Work From Home 34.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 92%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
44%
Short Sleep Duration
26.1%
Obesity
23.5%
Physical Inactivity
20.5%
Diabetes
13.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
10.6%
Binge Drinking
10%
Current Asthma
8.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 70.7%
Annual Checkup 85.6%

Other Measures

Current Smoking
8%
Lack of Health Insurance
7.3%
Stroke
4.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Marco Island, FL? ▼
Marco Island, FL has a population of 17,690 people, located in Collier County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Marco Island? ▼
The median household income in Marco Island, FL is $101,523 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.3%.
What is the median home value in Marco Island? ▼
The median home value in Marco Island, FL is $896,300. Median rent is $1,990/month.
What are the top health concerns in Marco Island? ▼
The top health indicators in Marco Island include High Blood Pressure (44%), Short Sleep Duration (26.1%), Obesity (23.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Marco Island? ▼
The median age in Marco Island, FL is 67.9 years. 48.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Marco Island, FL is located in Collier County, Florida. With a population of 18K and a $101,523 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Marco Island area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Marco Island's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Marco Island area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Marco Island against Florida peers on any ranking lens. Explore Florida

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Collier County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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