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Marion, IA

Marion, IA.

Population: 42,706 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Marion, IA is $280,170 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $235,000 after a median 98 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,304/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$280,170

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

98

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$280,170
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
+23.4%
10-year appreciation
+56.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$280,170
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$235,000
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
+15.2%
Median days on market
98 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
147
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
71

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,304/mo
1-year rent change
+10.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
5
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Linn-Mar Comm School District, Marion Independent School District
Schools include
Oak Ridge School, Indian Creek Elementary School, Linn-Mar High School, Excelsior Middle School, Novak Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hail, iceStorm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
27.7 in
Annual snowfall
30.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
130
Days with Moderate air quality
217
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
207

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
634
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,008
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,635

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Marion Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST LUKES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-392 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
28.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,282
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
79.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
113,359
Average weekly wage
$1,269
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
443

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MarionState medianUS median
Median home value$280,170$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$235,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market98 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,304/mo$1,175/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,282$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Marion, IA?
$280,170.
What is the median sale price in Marion, IA?
$235,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Marion, IA?
Median days on market: 98 days.
What is typical rent in Marion, IA?
Typical rent: $1,304/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Marion, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, iceStorm, lightning, tornado.
Is Marion, IA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Marion, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Marion, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Marion, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Marion, IA?
16 schools (8 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Marion, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Marion, IA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Marion, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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