Marco Island is a medium-sized coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 16,172 people and six associated neighborhoods, Marco Island is the 168th largest community in Florida.

Marco Island home prices are not only among the most expensive in Florida, but Marco Island real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Of important note, Marco Island is also a city of artists. Marco Island has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Marco Island’s character.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 25.77% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Marco Island is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the city’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live.

Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Marco Island is worth considering.

Marco Island is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

Marco Island is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 46.71% of adults in Marco Island have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Marco Island in 2022 was $92,983, which is wealthy relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $371,932 for a family of four.

The people who call Marco Island home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Marco Island residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Marco Island include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Marco Island is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.