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Solon, IA vs Marion, IA

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- The median age of a home in Solon is 47.6% younger than the median age of a home in Marion.
 Solon, IAMarion, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age21  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$232,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock36.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.52.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$19.5$11.0
 Homes Owned78.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented18.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Solon, IAMarion, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,180$1,840
 Studio Apartment$680  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$640$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$950  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,200$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,620  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Solon, IAMarion, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Solon, IAMarion, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9997.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock19.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99934.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Solon, IAMarion, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock19.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200926.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock16.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19892.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock7.3%12.2%
Reviews for Solon    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a really nice town. It has everything a small town should have including a local brewery run by Jeff and Sal, and wonderful methodist church with a fantastic  More

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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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