Living in Marion, Indiana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marion · Census data 2020–2024

Marion has 276 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $71,563 (about the same as the Indiana median), the median home value is $275,800.

Marion is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Marion at a glance

Population
276
Median age
46.6State: 38.1
Median household income
$71,563State: $71,957
Median home value
$275,800State: $218,200
Homeowners
46.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
Average commute
26 min

Is Marion a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Indiana median; home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.

The weather is best in May and August to October.

Cost of living in Marion

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marion the median home value is $275,800, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Marion$275,800
Indiana$218,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Indiana$1,062
United States$1,413

Marion median household income

The median household income in Marion is $71,563 and the income per person is $49,140. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).

Median household income

Marion$71,563
Indiana$71,957
United States$80,734

Housing in Marion: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
154
Owner-occupied
46.1%
Renter-occupied
53.9%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1977
Average household size
1.79

Marion demographics

Population
276
Median age
46.6
Under 18
17%
65 and older
0%
Households
154
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
21.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marion ›

Education in Marion

7.9% of adults 25 and older in Marion have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Marion7.9%
Indiana29.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Marion

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.3%
Average commute
26 minState: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
75.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Marion vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Marion276$71,563$275,800—
Shelbyville20,296$55,602$174,700$995
Fairland660$42,083$186,600$883
Manilla328$51,765$102,500—
Morristown1,134$53,250$162,000$902
Gwynneville198$109,000$139,000—
Blue Ridge215$139,048——
Boggstown597$68,321$201,400—
Carrollton267$125,882$360,400—

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Living in Marion: FAQ

What is the median household income in Marion, IN?

The median household income in Marion is $71,563, about the same as the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Marion?

The median home value in Marion is $275,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.

Is Marion, IN a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income about the same as the Indiana median; home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.

What is the median age in Marion?

The median age in Marion is 46.6 years (Indiana: 38.1).

How long is the commute in Marion?

The average commute to work in Marion is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Marion?

The unemployment rate in Marion is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Marion?

7.9% of adults in Marion have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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