Living in Marion, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marion · Census data 2020–2024
Marion has 5,670 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $40,896 (56% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $172,500, the median rent is $714/month.
Marion at a glance
- Population
- 5,670
- Median age
- 44.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $40,896State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $172,500State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $714/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 53.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Marion a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Marion
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marion the median home value is $172,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $714 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,220 a month in housing costs.
Marion median household income
The median household income in Marion is $40,896 and the income per person is $31,370. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Marion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,803
- Owner-occupied
- 53.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.2%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.10
Marion demographics
- Population
- 5,670
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 2,431
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marion ›
Education in Marion
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Marion have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marion
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.9%
Marion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 5,670 | $40,896 | $172,500 | $714 |
| McMullin | 324 | $68,750 | $144,400 | — |
| Adwolf | 1,046 | $44,464 | $143,500 | $904 |
| Seven Mile Ford | 644 | $38,003 | $173,300 | $691 |
| Atkins | 985 | $48,500 | $86,200 | — |
| Sugar Grove | 563 | $45,676 | $56,400 | $744 |
| Chilhowie | 2,428 | $51,429 | $153,600 | $802 |
| Troutdale | 178 | $35,000 | $109,400 | — |
| Saltville | 2,198 | $48,658 | $96,600 | $645 |
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What is the median household income in Marion, VA?
The median household income in Marion is $40,896, 56% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $172,500, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Marion?
The median gross rent in Marion is $714 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Marion, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in Marion?
The median age in Marion is 44.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Marion?
The average commute to work in Marion is 17 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marion?
The unemployment rate in Marion is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marion?
21.4% 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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