Best Places to Live in Marion Metro Area, Ohio

The Marion, OH micropolitan area consists mostly of Marion County which lies at the north central part of Ohio close to Columbus. The economy here revolves predominantly around manufacturing work related to steel production or automotive parts making - the population stands at approximately 65 thousand individuals.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Marion Metro Area is 4.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Marion Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Marion Metro Area's cost of living is 26.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Marion Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the Marion metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Marion metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 68.3% to 29.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Marion Metro Area's population is 65,515 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 1.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Marion Metro Area is $145,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.0%.

SCHOOLS

Marion Metro Area public schools spend $12,025 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.7 students per teacher in Marion Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Marion

It's a good time to buy in Marion. Home Appreciation is up 11.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Marion is $145,600.

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MAPS OF MARION METRO AREA, OHIO

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