Living in Marion, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marion · Census data 2020–2024
Marion has 27,531 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $43,343 (40% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $85,300, the median rent is $805/month.
Marion at a glance
- Population
- 27,531
- Median age
- 35.2State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $43,343State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $85,300State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $805/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Marion a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 29.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marion
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marion the median home value is $85,300, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $805 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $934 a month in housing costs.
Marion median household income
The median household income in Marion is $43,343 and the income per person is $24,101. 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Marion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,924
- Owner-occupied
- 58.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.2%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.17
Marion demographics
- Population
- 27,531
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 10,960
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marion ›
Education in Marion
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Marion have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marion
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Marion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 27,531 | $43,343 | $85,300 | $805 |
| Jonesboro | 1,578 | $45,833 | $79,500 | $975 |
| Gas City | 6,076 | $55,982 | $119,300 | $901 |
| Sweetser | 1,061 | $80,625 | $153,400 | $1,063 |
| Herbst | 309 | $40,366 | — | — |
| Swayzee | 846 | $65,391 | $121,000 | $925 |
| La Fontaine | 837 | $49,464 | $96,300 | $675 |
| Fairmount | 2,662 | $51,739 | $103,200 | $1,026 |
| Van Buren | 782 | $47,692 | $69,800 | $816 |
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What is the median household income in Marion, IN?
The median household income in Marion is $43,343, 40% lower than 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 $85,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Marion?
The median gross rent in Marion is $805 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Marion, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 29.6%.
What is the median age in Marion?
The median age in Marion is 35.2 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Marion?
The average commute to work in Marion is 18 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marion?
The unemployment rate in Marion is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marion?
16.9% 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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