Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Witte's End Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
West End
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Java Jack
Coffee Shop
Scooter's
Coffee Shop
Cruz's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) F
Granger House - Marion Historical Museum
Museum
Linn-Mar Stadium
Stadium
Linn-Mar Stadium
Stadium
Barb's Fine Art
Theatre Arts
Splashpad
Water Park
Collins Road Theatres
Cinema
The 5th Realm
Attraction
Cedar Rapids Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Cedar Rapids Galaxy 16 Cine
Cinema
Food and Drink (25) D-
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Parlor City
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Wrigleyville Sports Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Chocolate Shop
Sweets
Brick Alley Pub
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Genghis Grill
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Fitness (2) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Elite Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Elite Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Elite Edge
Gym
Heat Yoga
Gym
iGym
Gym
Discovery Living Inc.
Community Centre
Groceries (6) F
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Beef's Tattooing
Butcher
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Leafy Bar
Health Food
Fareway
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Nelson's Meat Market
Butcher
Parks (68) A+
Taube Park
Park
Willowood Park
Park
Butterfield Park
Park
Elza Park
Park
Lininger Park
Park
Marion City Park
Park
Willow Park
Park
Merrill Garden
Park
J.W. Gill Park
Park
Donnelly Park
Park
Ascension Park
Park
Hanna Park
Park
Thomas Park Playground
Playground
Thomas Park
Park
Starry Park
Park
Legion Park
Park
Boyson Park
Park
Lowe Park
Park
Bowman Woods Park
Park
Tower Park
Park
Waldos Rock Park
Park
Grant Wood Trail Park
Park
Huntington Ridge Park
Park
Broderick Park
Park
Papoose Park
Park
Shops (58) D-
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Hawkeye Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Marion Janitorial Supply Co.
Home Improvement
Gilcrest Jewett Lumber Co
Home Improvement
Philip's Center
Fashion
Studio 811
Hairdresser
Trims
Hairdresser
Antiques of Marion
Furniture
PurseNality of Marion
Convenience Store
Dreaming Bear
Gift Shop
JOY
Clothing
Iowa Magic Shop
Toys
ReAlive
Gift Shop
Noah's Archive Christian Books
Books
Scotts Furniture Stripping and More
Furniture
Roots in Bloom
Florist
Paul Brauer-Barber
Hairdresser
Lily and Rose Floral
Florist
Phresh Lochs Salon
Hairdresser
Alter Ego Comics
Books
Home Grown Pets
Pets
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Marion.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Marion is 96/100 - which is 7% higher than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime B+

Marion crime rates are 864 per 100k, which is 50% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
631 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
233 crimes per 100k B
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employment A-

The median income in Marion is $72,500 - which is 33% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$72,500 B-
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Winslow House Care Center
Nursing Home
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
UnityPoint Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Restoration Dental Center
Dentist
Mercy Care Marion
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Marion Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Marion Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Wolken Dental
Dentist
Miller Dental
Dentist
Crestview Acres
Nursing Home
UnityPoint Clinic Express
Clinic
Marion City Police Dapartment
Police
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cedar Rapids Fire Department Station 9
Fire Station
Dental Arts
Dentist
Saint Lukes Bowman Woods Urgent Care
Clinic
Allergy & Asthma Clinic, P.C.
Clinic
Cedar Dental
Dentist
Lindale Dental Care
Dentist
Keystone Cedars Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Marion home prices are $177,200 - which is 33% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$177,200 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools A+

The Marion graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
77% B+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (14) A+
Wilkins Elementary School
St Joseph Catholic School
Indian Creek Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School
Longfellow Elementary
Novak Elementary School
Francis Marion Intermediate School
Vernon Middle School
Excelsior Middle School
Marion Home School
Starry Elementary School
Linn Grove Elementary School
Bowman Woods Elementary School
Oak Ridge School
Echo Hill Elementary
Kenwood Elementary School
Summit Schools
Westfield Elementary School
Harding Middle School
Essential Montessori
Cedar Valley Christian School
Arthur Elementary School
St Pius X Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
Linn-Mar High School
Marion Home School
Marion High School
Cedar Valley Christian School
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ratings A

Marion has an overall rating of 83% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A+
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Marion, Iowa: Growing through a Great Community 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) I like living in Marion, Iowa because it feels like home. It is a place to create a lovely family and to become a business owner. If a person knows how to pick a region for their business, profit soar in this great place of Marion.


Family night is awesome in Marion, Iowa. I lo ...Read More ve music and I always found myself at the City Square to listen and jazz to free concerts in the summer. However, the fun doesn't stop after soaking up the flavor of the sun. The City Square specializes in concerts during the winter time also. There is lots of fun and music to experience while living or visiting Marion, Iowa.


I have children so education is everything to me. If anyone wants to move here try checking out the great schools from elementary to educational advancement levels. With so many to chose from, any parent would love the background in fundamentals that this great city has to bring. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Marion? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Taube Park
      Willowood Park
      Butterfield Park
      Elza Park
      Lininger Park
      Marion City Park
      Willow Park
      Merrill Garden

      Entertainment

      Granger House - Marion Historical Museum
      Linn-Mar Stadium
      Linn-Mar Stadium
      Barb's Fine Art
      Splashpad
      Collins Road Theatres
      The 5th Realm
      Cedar Rapids Bowling Center

      Food & Drink

      Papa Murphy's
      Jimmy John's
      Dairy Queen
      Papa John's
      Burger King
      Parlor City
      KFC
      Wrigleyville Sports Pub

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Marion? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Marion.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Marion? The cost of living in Marion is 96/100 - which is 7% higher than Iowa.
      Marion
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Marion? Marion crime rates are 864, which are 50% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      864 per 100k people

      62% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 116

      62% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -41%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Marion? The median income in Marion is $72,500 which is 33% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $72,50031% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,07724% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      41% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Marion a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Marion home prices? Marion home prices are $177,200 - which is 33% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $177,2004% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72424% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      21% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Marion have good schools? The Marion graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      77%

      60% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      14% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Marion a good place to live? Marion has an overall rating of 83% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      7 total surveys

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