At a Glance
Home Value
$235,800
Zillow: $362,536
Violent Crime
184/100K
1,990/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 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?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
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.
Safety & Crime
Marion reports 184 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,990/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population308
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent184/100K
Property1,990/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,665/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 383 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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