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Overview
Population:34,768
Pop. Change:35%
State: Iowa
Metro Area: Cedar Rapids Metro Area
County: Linn County
City:Marion
Zip Code:52302
Real Estate:For Sale
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Marion's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about Marion, Iowa

As of 2012, Marion's population is 34,768 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 34.54 percent.

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The median home cost in Marion is $152,800. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.33 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Marion's cost of living is 5.00% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Marion public schools spend $4,832 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 14.4 students per teacher in Marion.

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The unemployment rate in Marion is 5.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Marion jobs have Decreased by 1.92 percent.


Ranked #18 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #65 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #84 Best Green Cities
Ranked #87 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #207 2005 Best Places to Live
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Map Of Marion

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Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Marion's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes