Marion, IA Housing


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The housing market in Marion, IA is considerably lower than the US median value of $338,100. However, even with the relatively low median house value, Marion has seen a 4.76% appreciation rate over the past year. This is significantly lower than the US's 8.27% appreciation rate, but still reflects an overall positive trend for Marion's housing market. Furthermore, with a median value of $232,000 for homes in Marion, IA it provides an affordable opportunity to buy into the market at this time.

The median home cost in Marion is $232,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 52.9%. Home Appreciation in Marion is up 11.4%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Marion real estate is 26 years old
The Rental Market in Marion
- Renters make up 23.5% of the Marion population
- 1.1% of houses and apartments in Marion, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingMarion, IowaUnited States
  17,195.0139,647,020.0
  3142
  $232,000$338,100
  11.4%16.6%
  36.7%57.0%
  52.9%101.1%
  $19.49$10.98
  $3,531$2,690
  74.9%57.4%
  3.2%11.2%
  21.9%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  1.1%1.9%
  0.2%0.4%
  0.7%0.7%
  0.9%0.4%
  0.2%3.6%
  0.2%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  2.1%2.6%
  2.8%2.4%
  1.7%2.8%
  1.9%3.9%
  1.8%4.5%
  26.0%11.3%
  19.8%13.0%
  28.9%20.1%
  9.3%13.6%
  4.0%8.3%
  1.5%9.7%
  0.0%3.9%
  0.2%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.5%0.2%
  19.6%13.6%
  19.6%13.6%
  16.6%13.6%
  8.6%13.2%
  11.4%14.8%
  16.6%13.6%
  7.7%10.0%
  1.1%4.7%
  7.3%12.2%
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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 14 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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