Marion County, Oregon
Among the top 5% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 95% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 95% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 2% for walkability
- bottom 4% for property crime
Marion County is a county in Oregon with about 346,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and comfortable days. It rates lower on natural disaster risk and property crime.
Official websiteco.marion.or.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 6.4 in1.0 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 11% of US counties
Home Value$353k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 11% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 12% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.91%better than 45% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.43%better than 9% of US counties
Unemployment5.4%better than 36% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.9 in65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.0 inbetter than 69% of US counties
Sunny Days201 daysbetter than 17% of US counties
Summer Humidity53°Fbetter than 89% of US counties
Comfortable Days114 daysbetter than 96% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk95.5better than 4% of US counties
Air Quality38 AQIbetter than 74% of US counties
School Quality79.0better than 82% of US counties
Violent Crime976/100kbetter than 37% of US counties
Property Crime2951/100kbetter than 4% of US counties
Community
Population345,81594th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.017th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4674th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0157th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)62.7%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.1%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)27.8%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.0%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.4%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 52% of US counties
Walkability12.0/20better than 98% of US counties
Airport Distance42 mibetter than 84% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.0%better than 88% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 95% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Marion County an affordable place to live?
- Marion County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 11% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Marion County?
- The median home value in Marion County is $353k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marion County?
- Median household income in Marion County is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marion County?
- Median gross rent in Marion County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Marion County safe?
- Marion County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 976/100k (better than 37%). Property crime is 2951/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marion County?
- Marion County averages 69°F in July and 42°F in January, with 47.9 in of annual precipitation and about 201 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marion County?
- Public-school quality in Marion County is above average, scoring better than 82% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Marion County?
- The average one-way commute in Marion County is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)