In Marion, Iowa, the median home price is $271,391; median household income is $78,680; the population is 33,642; schools rate 7.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 164.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.0 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Marion at a glance
Population
33,642
Median Household Income
$78,680
Typical Home Value
$271,391
School District Rating
7.6
Violent Crime Rate
164.2
Avg Commute Time
21.0
About Marion
Marion has a population of 33,642. The median home value is $271,391, 14% above the Iowa median. Median household income is $78,680 (5% above the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Lake Prairie, Knoxville, and Pleasant Grove.
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
12 towns, by population.
Marion at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Marion?
- Marion has a population of 33,642 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Marion?
- The median home value in Marion is $271,391. 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 $78,680 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Marion in?
- Marion is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Marion?
- Marion contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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