Michigan
Marion is a small town in Michigan with a population of 674. Residents earn $41,944 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Marion receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Marion offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Marion is $41,944, 44% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Marion is $96,800, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Marion has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches, including 74.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,944 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,151 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $886 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,174 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 388 |
| County GDP | $678M |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,479 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.63% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $96,800 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $180,291 |
| Census Median Rent | $733 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,479 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.63% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% |
| Depression | 30.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.8% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,753/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 17.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.4 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 74.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,095 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 522/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0998°N, 85.1409°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26113 |
Winner: Republican by 56 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 522/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 74.8% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Retail Stores | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |