At a Glance
Median Income
$87,105
$43,334 per capita
Home Value
$230,800
Zillow: $279,823
Median Rent
$978/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
563/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.2%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
12.2% smoking rate
How Marion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marion a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marion residents earn a median household income of $87,105 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,334. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,760 business establishments, including 543 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion is $230,800 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,823. Median rent is $978/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Marion reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 563/100K. The murder rate is 4.7/100K.
Education
39.2% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population41,690
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density2,316/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,105
Per Capita$43,334
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$21,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,800
Rent$978
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$279,823
Housing Units17,472
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent146/100K
Property563/100K
Murder4.7/100K
Assault87/100K
Burglary73/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation827 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.2%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Marion was founded in 1839.
The median home in Marion was built in 1991.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 543 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.