Living in Marion, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marion · Census data 2020–2024
Marion has 939 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $62,788 (20% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $162,100, the median rent is $1,296/month.
Marion is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marion at a glance
- Population
- 939
- Median age
- 41.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $62,788State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $162,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,296/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Marion a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Marion
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marion the median home value is $162,100, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,296 per month, which is 41% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,386 a month in housing costs.
Marion median household income
The median household income in Marion is $62,788 and the income per person is $32,449. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Marion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 431
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.34
Marion demographics
- Population
- 939
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 402
- Foreign-born
- 13.1%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marion ›
Education in Marion
18.3% of adults 25 and older in Marion have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marion
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Marion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 939 | $62,788 | $162,100 | $1,296 |
| Santa Clara | 602 | $81,607 | $323,000 | — |
| Cibolo | 35,109 | $122,365 | $351,900 | $2,112 |
| McQueeney | 2,392 | $97,739 | $307,100 | — |
| New Berlin | 633 | $110,000 | $434,500 | $1,365 |
| Schertz | 44,050 | $99,948 | $317,100 | $1,659 |
| Lake Dunlap | 1,411 | $78,641 | $226,800 | — |
| Randolph AFB | 1,240 | $113,250 | — | $2,247 |
| New Braunfels | 104,643 | $86,021 | $339,400 | $1,654 |
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What is the median household income in Marion, TX?
The median household income in Marion is $62,788, 20% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $162,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Marion?
The median gross rent in Marion is $1,296 per month, about 41% of household income.
Is Marion, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Marion?
The median age in Marion is 41.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Marion?
The average commute to work in Marion is 25 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marion?
The unemployment rate in Marion is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marion?
18.3% 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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