In Marion, Illinois, the median home price is $123,855; median household income is $61,240; the population is 37,000; schools rate 3.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 347.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.1 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Marion at a glance
Population
37,000
Median Household Income
$61,240
Typical Home Value
$123,855
School District Rating
3.0
Violent Crime Rate
347.1
Avg Commute Time
21.1
About Marion
Marion has a population of 37,000. The median home value is $123,855, 59% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $61,240 (27% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Centralia, Salem, and Sandoval.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Marion
17 towns, by population.
Marion at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Marion?
- Marion has a population of 37,000 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Marion?
- The median home value in Marion is $123,855. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Marion?
- Median household income in Marion is $61,240 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Marion in?
- Marion is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Marion?
- Marion contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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