At a Glance
Median Income
$53,611
$36,956 per capita
Home Value
$148,100
Zillow: $232,205
Median Rent
$499/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
2,880/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marion residents earn a median household income of $53,611 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,956. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,114 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion is $148,100 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,205. Median rent is $499/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Marion reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,880/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,312
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,611
Per Capita$36,956
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,100
Rent$499
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$232,205
Housing Units689
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property2,880/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation489 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Marion was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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