At a Glance
Median Income
$90,000
$42,576 per capita
Home Value
$103,300
Zillow: $197,685
Median Rent
$617/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
15.5% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marion residents earn a median household income of $90,000 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,576. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion is $103,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,685. Median rent is $617/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
34.2% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population152
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$42,576
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$341M
Avg Weekly Wage$981
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,300
Rent$617
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$197,685
Housing Units69
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation1,464 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Marion was founded in 1900.
The median home in Marion was built in 1971.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.