Marion County, OH Economy


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Marion, OH County is a great place to live and work. It has plenty of local resources such as the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce which promotes local businesses. The cost of living is affordable with two bedroom rent coming in at $890 per month compared to the national average of $1,430. The grocery cost index for Marion county is also attractive at 95 versus 100 in the US. There are many successful companies in Marion County including Honda of America Manufacturing, United Way of Marion County, and Navistar International Corporation. With its favorable cost of living and employment opportunities, Marion County is an excellent place to call home.

Marion County has an unemployment rate of 4.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Marion County has seen the job market increase by 0.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Marion County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Marion County is 7.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Marion County is 4.2%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Marion County
- The average income of a Marion County resident is $20,986 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Marion County resident is $51,144 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyMarion, OhioUnited States
  4.36
  -4.8%-6.2%
  26.4%33.5%
  7.3%6.2%
  4.2%4.6%
  $26,823$37,638
  $51,144$69,021
  $65,508$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.2%1.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  5.4%6.8%
  23.3%10.0%
  1.7%2.5%
  11.2%11.0%
  2.9%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  1.2%1.9%
  3.3%4.7%
  1.4%1.9%
  2.4%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.7%4.2%
  7.3%9.3%
  16.6%14.0%
  0.9%2.1%
  7.1%7.0%
  4.0%4.8%
  5.4%4.7%
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