Marion, IN Area Guide

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Marion: A Breath of Fresh Air User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Marion, Indiana is a small city that is welcoming and cozy. I love living in Marion because of its Americana feel and its proximity to nature. The Mississinewa Riverwalk is a beautiful place to take a stroll or simply to sit and enjoy a little bit of the outdoors in the middle of ...Read More the city.

Marion has a lot of great places to eat and drink. The true diamond of Marion is the Abbey Coffee Shop and Roastery. While on the outside it doesn't look like much, the Abbey is a bustling and friendly warehouse turned coffee shop. They have different kinds of coffee drinks, teas, homemade sodas, and other beverages. The atmosphere is very laid back. I love going there to study and hang-out with friends. It really brings the community of Marion together in one place.

I love the relaxing and peaceful nature of living in Marion. It is truly a place to call home. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Hogan Park
      Barnes Park
      Townsend Park
      Webster Park
      Home Park
      Franklin Park
      Lincoln Park
      Sunnay Acres Park

      Entertainment

      James Dean Memorial Theater
      AMC CLASSIC Marion 12
      Phillippe Performing Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Arby's
      Culver's
      Fazoli's
      Papa Murphy's
      Taco Bell
      Arby's
      McDonald's
      Hardee's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Marion? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Marion.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      10% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Marion? The cost of living in Marion is 80/100 - which is 11% lower than Indiana.
      Marion
      80

      20% less expensive than average

      Indiana
      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 2,349, which are 25% higher than Indiana
      Total Crime
      2,349 per 100k people

      3% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      3% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Marion? The median income in Marion is $35,252 which is 30% lower than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $35,25236% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,32132% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      11% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Marion a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Marion General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Marion home prices? Marion home prices are $69,800 - which is 45% lower than Indiana
      Median home value
      $69,80062% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $68528% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      12% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Marion have good schools? The Marion graduation rate is 74% - which is 11% lower than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      11% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      23% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      5% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Marion a good place to live? Marion has an overall rating of 67% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      5 total surveys

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