At a Glance
Median Income
$98,144
$47,156 per capita
Home Value
$320,800
Zillow: $133,407
Violent Crime
370/100K
3,126/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 $98,144 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,156. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,280 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion is $320,800 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,407. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Marion reports 370 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,126/100K. The murder rate is 14.4/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population361
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,144
Per Capita$47,156
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$320,800
Rent
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$133,407
Housing Units12,934
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent370/100K
Property3,126/100K
Murder14.4/100K
Assault230/100K
Burglary367/100K
Health
Obesity45.4%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death14,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation812 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Marion was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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