At a Glance
Median Income
$45,829
$21,602 per capita
Home Value
$105,900
Zillow: $168,820
Median Rent
$848/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
483/100K
1,343/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
21.8% 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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marion residents earn a median household income of $45,829 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,602. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,250 business establishments, including 112 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion is $105,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,820. Median rent is $848/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Marion reports 483 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,343/100K. The murder rate is 2.8/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population35,771
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density2,760/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$45,829
Per Capita$21,602
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$3,596M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,900
Rent$848
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$168,820
Housing Units14,326
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent483/100K
Property1,343/100K
Murder2.8/100K
Assault342/100K
Burglary243/100K
Health
Obesity45.4%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation991 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Marion was founded in 1822.
The median home in Marion was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 112 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.