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Marion, IA vs Johnston, IA

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- The median age of a home in Marion is 38.7% older than the median age of a home in Johnston.
 Marion, IAJohnston, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age31  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$347,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock42.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.52.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$20.9$11.0
 Homes Owned74.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented21.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Marion, IAJohnston, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,810$1,840
 Studio Apartment$560  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,110$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$840  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,840$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,440  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Marion, IAJohnston, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Marion, IAJohnston, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.3%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  Unlock0.6%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  Unlock23.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.7%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Marion, IAJohnston, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock32.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200919.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.7%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock4.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196916.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.1%12.2%
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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews
Kim · Marion, IA
Good For Families, Bad For Entertainment
Over 6 years ago

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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Red · Marion, IA
A good place to live
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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George · Marion, IA
Marion Iowa: The place for now and the future
Over 15 years ago

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 Johnston    2 Reviews
Riana · Johnston, IA
Great Schools
Over 6 years ago

Strong National Guard presence and very family-friendly. The library is the best one that I've ever visited. We moved here for the Army two years ago and will be leaving  More

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Callie · Johnston, IA
the cost of living
Over 16 years ago

Everyone here is rich. Really, really,  More

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