Marion, AR Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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67 Upvotes
Ian

How much do you pay for rent in Marion?

Just moved here 16 months ago and Household incomes average around $80,637 in Marion. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in...

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Alexa Clark

Working remotely from Marion

Hey, Rent is about $1,058/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $80,637 in Marion. Homes are going for about $206,300 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood...

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Alexa Clark

Starting a business in Marion?

Hey, I've been here for 5 years and Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,058 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Should I be concerned?

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Jordan A.

How are the schools in Marion?

Hello, I'm a remote worker and With a population of 13,641, Marion is a small town. Rent is about $1,058/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Marion sits at 988.3 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good....

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Gabriella Wright

Anyone work in healthcare in Marion?

Hey folks, The median home value here is around $206,300, which is actually reasonable. Am I overthinking this?

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Gabriella Wright

Weekend activities in Marion?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Marion sits at 988.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,058 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageab...

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Ian

Marion job market vs Austin

My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Marion sits at 988.3 per 100K. Median household income is $80,637, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,058 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by...

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Roman Thomas

Studio apartments in Marion -options?

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $206,300 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Marion sits at 988.3 per 100K. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but y...

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Ian

Weekend activities in Marion?

Hi all, With a population of 13,641, Marion is a small town. You can expect to pay around $1,058 for rent here. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community i...

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