City Intelligence
Marion, IA
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Marion. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
42,803
Median Home
$211K
Median Income
$82K
Zip Codes Covered
1
With a population of 42,803, Marion is a mid-sized IA city. Median household income is $82K with homes valued around $211K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).
Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.
Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Marion, IA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$211K
Vacancy Rate
4.0%
Owner-Occupied
78%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Marion, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
52302
Area StatsPop: 42,803
Home Value: $211K
Marion Area Map
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Schools Near Marion
Schools in and around Marion, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (10)
Arthur Elementary School
Bowman Woods Elementary School
Erskine Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School
Grant Wood Elementary School
Indian Creek Elementary School
Novak Elementary School
Trailside Elementary School
Westfield Elementary School
Wright Elementary School
Middle Schools (7)
Excelsior Middle School
Franklin Middle School
Harding Middle School
Johnson STEAM Academy School
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
McKinley STEAM Academy
Oak Ridge Middle School
High Schools (3)
George Washington High School
Linn-Mar High School
Metro High School
Private Schools (9)
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
CEDAR VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
CEDAR VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MARION
REGIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST MATTHEW SCHOOL
ST PIUS X ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUMMIT SCHOOLS
Livability Grades
How Marion stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Marion and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.