At a Glance
Median Income
$63,214
$29,277 per capita
Home Value
$148,900
Zillow: $301,869
Median Rent
$1,210/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
369/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
72.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
14.5% 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?
B
3.3 / 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 $63,214 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,277. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,146 business establishments, including 452 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion is $148,900 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,869. Median rent is $1,210/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Marion reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 369/100K.
Education
13.9% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
72.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,088
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,395/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born11.9%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,214
Per Capita$29,277
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$12,084M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,900
Rent$1,210
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$301,869
Housing Units483
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property369/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,848/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation648 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+72.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Marion was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
11.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 452 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.