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Marion, IA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Henry P.

Biggest downsides of living in Marion?

Alright, The median home value here is around $230,800, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if...

6 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Henry W.

Is Marion getting better or worse?

Been meaning to ask this. Median household income is $87,105, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 41,690, Marion is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new devel...

10 replies 30 upvotes living
Henry Johnson

Best apartments in Marion under ?

Longtime lurker here, Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Should I be concerned?

1 replies 9 upvotes housing
Henry W.

Marion vs Austin -which is better?

Hey everyone, I'm a 26-year-old social worker and Household incomes average around $87,105 in Marion. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs?

0 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
Ellie O.

Job market in Marion for tech?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 41,690, Marion is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Anyone in a similar situation?

15 replies 15 upvotes jobs
Asher Patel

Remote worker thinking about Marion

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $978 for rent here. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. With a population of 41,690, Marion is a smaller city. Median household income is $87,105, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median ...

5 replies 1 upvotes moving
miamiheart2026

Affordable areas near Marion?

Hey everyone, My partner and I are Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $978/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $87,105 in Marion. You can expect to pay around $978 for rent here. It's a very car-dependen...

0 replies 25 upvotes housing
Brooklyn G.

Is public transit usable in Marion?

I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $230,800 on average. The median home value here is around $230,800, which is actually reasonable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective. It'...

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Henry W.

Is Marion still affordable?

I'm originally from Minneapolis and Median household income is $87,105, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,690 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do?

14 replies 22 upvotes housing
Ariana Kelly

Moving to Marion with kids -good idea?

Alright, There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development.

0 replies 30 upvotes moving
Peyton Gutierrez

Life in Marion as a young professional

First post here. Just moved here 10 months ago and Median household income is $87,105, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Anyone in a similar situation? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new...

6 replies 8 upvotes living
Henry W.

Marion is underrated, change my mind

Rent is about $978/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $978 for rent here. The median home value here is around $230,800, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing...

17 replies 21 upvotes living
Ariana Kelly

Remote worker thinking about Marion

Longtime lurker here, The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Should I be concerned?

9 replies 23 upvotes moving
miamiheart2026

Anyone regret moving to Marion?

Alright, With a population of 41,690, Marion is a smaller city. Median household income is $87,105, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $230,800 on average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The subu...

6 replies 13 upvotes moving
Megan W.

Pros and cons of Marion after 6 years

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 41,690, Marion is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,690 people. Homes are going for about $230,800 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. P...

2 replies 2 upvotes living
Raymond A.

Things Marion needs to improve

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Marion sits at 167.4 per 100K. Rent is about $978/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $230,800 on average. The median home value here is around $230,800, which is actually ...

22 replies 26 upvotes best-worst
Peyton Gutierrez

Pros and cons of Marion after 8 years

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $978 for rent here. The median home value here is around $230,800, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would ...

3 replies 8 upvotes living
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