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Marion, IA vs Norwalk, IA

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Are people in Norwalk older or younger than people in Marion?
- The Median Age in Norwalk is 3.3 years younger than in Marion.

Are housing costs cheaper in Norwalk or Marion?
- Norwalk housing costs are 30.9% more expensive than Marion housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Norwalk or Marion?
- The average commute for residents of Norwalk is 1.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Marion.

Things to do in Marion?
Marion, Iowa is located in Linn county giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Jefferson High School while also having shopping options at Lindale Mall and numerous restaurants such as Grub Burger Bar

Things to do in Norwalk?
Norwalk, IA is located in Warren County and has a population of just under 9,000 people. Here visitors can experience unique attractions like The Saylorville Lake Visitor Center or take part in recreational activities such as hiking at the Jester Park Nature Center or the Maffitt Reservoir Recreation Area offering excellent bird watching opportunities!

 Marion, IANorwalk, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,592329,725,481
 Median Income$75,927  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3638.4
 Avg. Home Price$232,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.54  Unlock26.38
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 Norwalk    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

norwalk is a great place to raise a family and it has good schools. It is also a quick commute to des moines. On the downside there's really not much to do, too much  More

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