In Marion, West Virginia, the median home price is $171,736, compared with the West Virginia median of $181,745; median household income is $67,370; the population is 55,909; schools rate 6.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 266.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Marion at a glance
Population
55,909
Median Household Income
$67,370
Typical Home Value
$171,736
School District Rating
6.4
Violent Crime Rate
266.4
Avg Commute Time
25.7
About Marion
Marion has a population of 55,909. The median home value is $171,736, 6% below the West Virginia median. Median household income is $67,370 (13% above the West Virginia median). The most populated towns are Palatine, Middletown, and West Augusta.
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
3 towns, by population.
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Marion at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Marion?
- Marion has a population of 55,909 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Marion?
- The median home value in Marion is $171,736. 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 $67,370 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Marion in?
- Marion is in West Virginia.
- How many towns are in Marion?
- Marion contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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