Living in Marion, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marion · Census data 2020–2024
Marion has 1,238 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $60,521 (22% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $104,200, the median rent is $754/month.
Marion is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marion at a glance
- Population
- 1,238
- Median age
- 36.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $60,521State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $104,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $754/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 60%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Marion a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marion
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marion the median home value is $104,200, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $754 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,010 a month in housing costs.
Marion median household income
The median household income in Marion is $60,521 and the income per person is $30,827. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Marion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 617
- Owner-occupied
- 60%
- Renter-occupied
- 40%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.24
Marion demographics
- Population
- 1,238
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 553
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marion ›
Education in Marion
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Marion have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marion
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Marion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 1,238 | $60,521 | $104,200 | $754 |
| Caroline | 426 | $74,803 | $151,400 | $1,625 |
| Pella | 112 | $60,714 | $169,400 | — |
| Clintonville | 4,580 | $53,304 | $112,000 | $927 |
| Tigerton | 762 | $59,311 | $124,100 | $965 |
| Embarrass | 284 | $58,750 | $135,000 | $619 |
| Gresham | 570 | $55,625 | $102,800 | $800 |
| Bear Creek | 307 | $66,250 | $104,200 | $890 |
| Bowler | 316 | $53,750 | $137,500 | $814 |
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What is the median household income in Marion, WI?
The median household income in Marion is $60,521, 22% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $104,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Marion?
The median gross rent in Marion is $754 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Marion, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in Marion?
The median age in Marion is 36.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Marion?
The average commute to work in Marion is 24 minutes; 2.8% 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?
11.3% 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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