Living in Marion, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marion · Census data 2020–2024
Marion has 41,896 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $86,743 (16% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $241,700, the median rent is $961/month.
Marion at a glance
- Population
- 41,896
- Median age
- 40.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $86,743State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $241,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $961/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Marion a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Marion
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marion the median home value is $241,700, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $961 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,770 a month in housing costs.
Marion median household income
The median household income in Marion is $86,743 and the income per person is $43,598. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Marion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,029
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.45
Marion demographics
- Population
- 41,896
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 16,915
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marion ›
Education in Marion
38.1% of adults 25 and older in Marion have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marion
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Marion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 41,896 | $86,743 | $241,700 | $961 |
| Robins | 3,332 | $122,262 | $413,400 | $956 |
| Hiawatha | 7,206 | $66,270 | $216,900 | $855 |
| Bertram | 239 | $86,786 | $296,700 | — |
| Springville | 1,172 | $92,656 | $182,400 | $1,125 |
| Cedar Rapids | 137,264 | $70,424 | $187,100 | $967 |
| Alburnett | 795 | $105,357 | $199,200 | $591 |
| Palo | 1,438 | $106,375 | $282,400 | $717 |
| Ely | 2,186 | $105,882 | $311,900 | $936 |
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What is the median household income in Marion, IA?
The median household income in Marion is $86,743, 16% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $241,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Marion?
The median gross rent in Marion is $961 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Marion, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Marion?
The median age in Marion is 40.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Marion?
The average commute to work in Marion is 19 minutes; 19.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marion?
The unemployment rate in Marion is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marion?
38.1% 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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