Marion, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Olmsted County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
308 Population 166/sq mi density
$235,800 Home Value $362,536 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Marion, MN

At a Glance

Home Value
$235,800
16% below
Zillow: $362,536
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
22% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Home Value
84%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marion a Good Place to Live?

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

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marion is $235,800 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,536. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Education

26.2% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marion has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population308
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$39,524
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,530

Housing

Home Value$235,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$362,536
Housing Units118
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,665/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,124 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+24.4%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute17 min
Broadband55.8%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations56
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Marion was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 383 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.