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Marion, IA vs Franklin, WI

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- The median age of a home in Marion is 0.0% younger than the median age of a home in Franklin.
 Marion, IAFranklin, WIUnited States
 Median Home Age31  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$348,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock49.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.52.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$21.5$11.0
 Homes Owned74.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented21.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Marion, IAFranklin, WIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,570$1,840
 Studio Apartment$560  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,050$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$840  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,590$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,440  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Marion, IAFranklin, WIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Marion, IAFranklin, WIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99926.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock11.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99928.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock24.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Marion, IAFranklin, WIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock20.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200919.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock23.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196916.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.6%12.2%
Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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Reviews for Franklin    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The taxes are on the high end around here. Living is alright, but Franklin is especially expensive because it's "considered" the rich part of the area. Which is a joke  More

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Over 18 years ago

this winter was very cold had wind-chills aroun  More

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Franklin is a pretty decent place to live but we are continually surprised at the increasing taxes and bureaucracy of the city government. Although we pay some of the  More

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