Marion, Indiana
Among the top 8% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 34% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 22% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 10% of US places
- top 1% for cost of living
- top 6% for commute time
- bottom 7% for sunny days
Marion is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 28,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include cost of living, commute time, and monthly owner costs. It rates lower on violent crime and sunny days.
Official websitecityofmarion.in.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.5 in
humid 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$42k16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$39kbetter than 99% of US places
Home Value$80k12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$741better than 75% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$906better than 90% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.80%better than 64% of US places
Income Tax5.20%better than 43% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.01%better than 63% of US places
Unemployment9.4%better than 15% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.8 in50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall24.5 inbetter than 40% of US places
Sunny Days173 daysbetter than 7% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 51% of US places
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 76% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk65.6better than 50% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 41% of US places
School Quality74.9better than 71% of US places
Violent Crime1690/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Crime2330/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Community
Population27,52895th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.026th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3973rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8320th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4066th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)73.2%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)13.9%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.8%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.2%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance66 mibetter than 57% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.4%better than 29% of US places
Amenities Nearby21.80better than 22% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 19% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Marion an affordable place to live?
- Marion is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $39k, better than 100% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Marion?
- The median home value in Marion is $80k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marion?
- Median household income in Marion is $42k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marion?
- Median gross rent in Marion is $741 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Marion safe?
- Marion is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1690/100k (better than 13%). Property crime is 2330/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marion?
- Marion averages 75°F in July and 28°F in January, with 41.8 in of annual precipitation and about 173 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marion?
- Public-school quality in Marion is above average, scoring better than 71% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Marion?
- The average one-way commute in Marion is 17 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)