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Thinking About The Marion, IA Area?

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.

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Livability Score

87/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB+

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

Population

42,803

Median Home

$211K

Median Income

$82K

Zip Codes Covered

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+).

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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 Stats

Pop: 42,803

Home Value: $211K

Marion Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Cedar Rapids Area

Home: $175K4 mi away

Ankeny Area

Home: $293K107 mi away

Des Moines Area

Home: $197K111 mi away

Urbandale Area

Home: $248K114 mi away

Clive Area

Home: $359K116 mi away

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

Livability Grades

How Marion stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB+

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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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.