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Marion, IA vs San Marcos, TX

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- San Marcos has 18% more violent crime than Marion.
- San Marcos has 44% more property crime than Marion.
 Marion, IASan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock16.822.7
 Property Crime24.6  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

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 16 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 San Marcos    6 Reviews

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Over 17 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Over 18 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Marion, IowaCrime Index
 Luzerne, IA9.1
 Walford, IA9.15
 Stone City, IA10.05
 Bertram, IA10.3
 Atkins, IA10.35
 Fairfax, IA10.4
 Walker, IA11.1
 Robins, IA11.4
 Urbana, IA11.8
 Ely, IA11.85

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