Living in New Marion, Indiana

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

New Marion has 227 residents with a median age of 8.5. The median household income is $16,940 (76% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $9,999.

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

New Marion at a glance

Population
227
Median age
8.5State: 38.1
Median household income
$16,940State: $71,957
Median home value
$9,999State: $218,200
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is New Marion a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 95% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 76% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 77.1%.

The weather is best in May and August to October.

Cost of living in New Marion

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Marion the median home value is $9,999, 97% 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

New Marion$9,999
Indiana$218,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Indiana$1,062
United States$1,413

New Marion median household income

The median household income in New Marion is $16,940 and the income per person is $6,852. 77.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).

Median household income

New Marion$16,940
Indiana$71,957
United States$80,734

Housing in New Marion: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
45
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
5.04

New Marion demographics

Population
227
Median age
8.5
Under 18
53.7%
65 and older
10.1%
Households
45
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in New Marion

0% of adults 25 and older in New Marion have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

New Marion0%
Indiana29.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in New Marion

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.3%
Average commute
—State: 24 min
Work from home
18.8%
Drive alone
31.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

New Marion vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
New Marion227$16,940$9,999—
Holton502$62,375$98,600$1,005
Versailles2,037$45,758$169,200$757
Osgood1,637$52,625$149,800$865
Dupont279$64,338$116,700$1,000
Delaware489$64,167$206,500—
Vernon193$78,750$85,000$725
Napoleon205$63,125$162,500$603
North Vernon7,078$51,429$128,600$938

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Living in New Marion: FAQ

What is the median household income in New Marion, IN?

The median household income in New Marion is $16,940, 76% 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 New Marion?

The median home value in New Marion is $9,999, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.

Is New Marion, IN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 95% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 76% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 77.1%.

What is the median age in New Marion?

The median age in New Marion is 8.5 years (Indiana: 38.1).

What is the unemployment rate in New Marion?

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

How educated is New Marion?

0% of adults in New 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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