Marion, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Marion County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
35,771
Population
2,760/sq mi density
$45,829
Median Income
$21,602 per capita
$105,900
Home Value
$168,820 Zillow
$848
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
483
Violent Crime/100K
1,343 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$45,829 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,900 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
483 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$105,900
62% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$848/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.3%
14% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
14,326
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$105,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$168,820
Redfin Median Sale
$165,000
Median Sale Price
$165,000
Median List Price
$152,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.3%
Owner-Occupied
43.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$806/mo
1 Bedroom
$811/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,064/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,276/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,409/mo
Census median rent:
$848/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,233/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$165,000
Median Days on Market
73 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
29
Price Drops
25.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$123
Active Inventory
81
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
56.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $105,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $168,820 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $165,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $165,000 |
| Median List Price | $152,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $123 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $848 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,233 |
| FMR Studio | $806 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $811 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,064 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,276 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,409 |
Market
| Days on Market | 73 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.9% |
| Homes Sold | 29 |
| Active Inventory | 81 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $123 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 56.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 14,326 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 30.4% |