At a Glance
Median Income
$32,734
$23,481 per capita
Home Value
$213,100
Zillow: $317,484
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
22.8% poverty 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?
B
3.0 / 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 $32,734 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,481. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,466 business establishments, including 288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion is $213,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,484. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
26.0% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population909
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density457/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$32,734
Per Capita$23,481
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$8,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
Housing
C+
Home Value$213,100
Rent
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$317,484
Housing Units404
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Premature Death7,611/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation600 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Marion was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.