Marion Heights, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
694 Population 4,627/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $23,465 per capita
$88,000 Home Value $84,371 Zillow
$1,131 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $1,131/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Marion Heights, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$23,465 per capita
Home Value
$88,000
69% below
Zillow: $84,371
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
3% below
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Marion Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Marion Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
31%
Rent
97%
Poverty
167%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marion Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marion Heights residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,465. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,813 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marion Heights is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,371. Median rent is $1,131/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

8.5% of adults in Marion Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marion Heights has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population694
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density4,627/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$23,465
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$4,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$1,131
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$84,371
Housing Units350
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,225/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation1,333 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Marion Heights was founded in 1906.
The median home in Marion Heights was built in 1938.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.