Living in Marion, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marion · Census data 2020–2024
Marion has 539 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $28,452 (53% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $142,100, the median rent is $806/month.
Marion is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marion at a glance
- Population
- 539
- Median age
- 45.8State: 38
- Median household income
- $28,452State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $142,100State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $806/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 57.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Marion a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 36.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Marion
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marion the median home value is $142,100, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $806 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,554 a month in housing costs.
Marion median household income
The median household income in Marion is $28,452 and the income per person is $27,978. 36.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Marion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 359
- Owner-occupied
- 57.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.7%
- Vacant
- 20.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.88
Marion demographics
- Population
- 539
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 286
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marion ›
Education in Marion
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Marion have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marion
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 87.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.6%
Marion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 539 | $28,452 | $142,100 | $806 |
| Huttig | 401 | $55,000 | $46,200 | $660 |
| Farmerville | 3,407 | $26,356 | $104,900 | $765 |
| Strong | 434 | $36,063 | $66,600 | $488 |
| Sterlington | 2,229 | $69,007 | $228,400 | $1,078 |
| Bastrop | 9,232 | $32,605 | $87,800 | $839 |
| Downsville | 223 | $69,028 | $235,400 | $900 |
| West Crossett | 1,413 | $55,378 | $94,500 | $1,065 |
| Crossett | 4,639 | $44,672 | $114,600 | $707 |
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What is the median household income in Marion, LA?
The median household income in Marion is $28,452, 53% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (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 $142,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Marion?
The median gross rent in Marion is $806 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Marion, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 36.9%.
What is the median age in Marion?
The median age in Marion is 45.8 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Marion?
The average commute to work in Marion is 26 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marion?
The unemployment rate in Marion is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marion?
20.8% 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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