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Marion, IA vs Young Harris, GA

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- Household income in Young Harris, is 59% less than it is in Marion and is 119% below the National Average.
- Marion unemployment rate is 4.4%.
- Young Harris unemployment rate is 3.9%.
 Marion, IAYoung Harris, GAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.1%1.6%
 Future Job Growth30.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$39,213  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$31,500$69,021
 Family Median Income$99,368  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Marion, IAYoung Harris, GAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock23.1%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.7%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock14.9%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K7.9%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock3.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.4%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock19.7%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.0%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock1.9%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K11.3%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock4.3%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Marion, IAYoung Harris, GAUnited States
 Management, business, finance18.8%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock2.9%6.5%
 Community, social services2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.0%1.2%
 Education, library5.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.2%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock0.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.2%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock15.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.9%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.8%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.7%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock2.9%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock7.7%13.1%
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 Young Harris    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Ideal small town on Lake Chatuge in North Georgia Resort Adventure Area. Spectacular views of Brasstown Bald, numerous balds and ridgelines. Home to hiking, fishing,  More

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