At a Glance
Median Income
$180,130
$90,982 per capita
Home Value
$622,600
Zillow: $641,084
Median Rent
$2,368/mo
37.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
11.5% smoking rate
How Marion Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marion Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marion Center a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marion Center residents earn a median household income of $180,130 , which is 140% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $90,982. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,845 business establishments, including 1,172 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion Center is $622,600 , 121% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $641,084. Median rent is $2,368/month, with 37.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
51.1% of adults in Marion Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion Center has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,159
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density1,125/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born16.4%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$180,130
Per Capita$90,982
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$36,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
A+
Home Value$622,600
Rent$2,368
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$641,084
Housing Units519
Rent Burden37.8%
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.1%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+32.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Marion Center was built in 1938.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
2.9% of the population has a disability.
16.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.