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Marion Center, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Plymouth County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,159 Population 1,125/sq mi density
$180,130 Median Income $90,982 per capita
$622,600 Home Value $641,084 Zillow
$2,368 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
313 Violent Crime/100K 1,562 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$180,130 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$622,600 home value, $2,368/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
313 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Marion Center, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$180,130
140% above
$90,982 per capita
Home Value
$622,600
121% above
Zillow: $641,084
Median Rent
$2,368/mo
104% above
37.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
313/100K
18% below
1,562/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
52% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
12% below
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
240%
Home Value
221%
Rent
204%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
152%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
82%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marion Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.9% (19% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Marion Center reports 313 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,562/100K.

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 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 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 Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$180,130
Per Capita$90,982
Unemployment2.9%
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%

Crime

F
Violent313/100K
Property1,562/100K

Health

Obesity28.3%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,525/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.1 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.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.