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Marion, IN

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Marion.

Population: 41,561 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Marion, IN is $138,755 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $72,500 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $898/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, inlandflooding, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$138,755

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$138,755
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+15.6%
5-year appreciation
+31.1%
10-year appreciation
+83.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$139,770
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$72,500
Median list price
$80,975
Median price per sqft
$37
1-year sale-price change
-21.7%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
153
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
50

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

Rents

Typical rent
$898/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,156/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/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
11
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Marion Community Schools, Eastbrook Community Sch Corp
Schools include
Allen Elementary School, John W Kendall Elem School, Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd, Riverview Elementary School, Marion Early Childhood Ed Cntr

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Marion (Bragg) Dump (1.4 mi)
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
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.5 in
Annual snowfall
25.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,772
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,998

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
72
Nearest airport
Marion Municipal Airport (MZZ) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL, GRANT-BLACKFORD MENTAL HEALTH, INC, VA N. INDIANA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
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)
+18 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
62.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.0%
Median annual property tax
$868
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
67.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,202
Average weekly wage
$933
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
33

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

How it compares

MarionState medianUS median
Median home value$138,755$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$72,500$238,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$898/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$868$1,179$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, IN?
$138,755.
What is the median sale price in Marion, IN?
$72,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Marion, IN?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Marion, IN?
Typical rent: $898/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Marion, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Marion, IN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Marion, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Marion, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Marion, IN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Marion (Bragg) Dump, 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve Marion, IN?
11 schools (4 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Marion, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 9.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Marion, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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