New York · Metropolitan Area
Marion is a small town in New York with a population of 1,312. Residents earn $53,611 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Marion receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Marion offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Marion is $53,611, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Marion is $148,100, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $499 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Marion experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 104.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,611 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,956 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,848 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,114 |
| County GDP | $5,130M |
| Restaurants | 159 |
| Healthcare | 142 |
| Retail | 259 |
| Manufacturing | 121 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,291 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.92% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $148,100 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $232,205 |
| $/Sq Ft | $127 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 110.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $499 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,291 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.92% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,850/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 142 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.9 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 104.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 430/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1420°N, 77.1940°W |
| County FIPS | 36117 |
Winner: Republican by 23.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.4% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 430/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 142 |
| Restaurants | 159 |
| Retail Stores | 259 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |