Life in Marion research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Marion over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Marion:
The population in Marion is 5,722.
The median home value in Marion is $144,743.
The median income in Marion is $37,337.
The cost of living in Marion is 85 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Marion is $683.
The unemployment rate in Marion is 5.1%.
The poverty rate in Marion is 20.7%.
The average high in Marion is 64.4° and the average low is 40.7°.
Crime in Marion summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Marion. Key points include:
There were 149 total crimes in Marion in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Marion is 2,609.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Marion is 315.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Marion is 2,293.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Marion is 12.25% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Marion / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 149 | 2,609.0 | 1,665.1 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 18 | 315.2 | 208.7 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 3 | 52.5 | 34.3 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 13 | 227.6 | 141.7 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 131 | 2,293.8 | 1,456.4 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 11 | 192.6 | 133.5 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 104 | 1,821.0 | 1,196.6 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 16 | 280.2 | 126.3 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Marion summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Marion. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Marion is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Marion is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Marion is $144,743.
The median income in Marion is $37,337.
Living Expense | Marion | Virginia | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 85 | 102 | 100 | |
Services | 101 | 102 | 100 | |
Groceries | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
Health | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
Housing | 55 | 107 | 100 | |
Transportation | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
Utilities | 90 | 102 | 100 |
The average high in Marion is 64.4° and the average low is 40.7°.
There are 75.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.9 inches of precipitation each year with 21.0 inches of snow.
Stat | Marion |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 64.4 |
Average Annual Low | 40.7 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 75.3 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 41.9 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 21.0 |
I live in Marion....and both my wife and I are very much employed.....last year, we bought our house for $205,000, among a multitude of similarly priced houses.....and for the record, there are many houses here, right downtown in the historic district where we live, that are priced at $500,000+. Just like anyplace, it's got its more depressed areas...but I also must be taken into consideration that the population here is around 7,000 people....so places to work ARE limited....but that's the price you pay for a low, small town census count.
My granddaughter gets a very good education at the school she attends.
I've lived in Virginia for 6 years....and am originally from Modesto, CA......you want to talk about underfunded schools, drug issues, crime, and per capita rates on unemployment-
Marion is a very scenic, friendly and unique mountain town conveniently located on I81 in SWVA. It is one of the larger towns in the general southwest portion of the state of Virginia.
Hungry Mother State Park is recognized as one of the best state parks not only in Virginia but in the entire United States, and is a must see. It is a perfect spot for a fun and inexpensive family vacation, yet just as easily can accommodate any solo road trippers or couples. Downtown Marion offers a nice variety of stores and restaurants. This is a great place to be any time of year, but summer is a wonderful season to spend some of your time hanging out in this cool town.
The current population in Marion is 5,722. The population has decreased -5.1% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 5,722 | -1.1% |
2021 | 5,787 | -0.5% |
2020 | 5,814 | -1.3% |
2019 | 5,891 | -0.5% |
2018 | 5,919 | -0.2% |
2017 | 5,931 | -0.0% |
2016 | 5,933 | -0.3% |
2015 | 5,953 | -0.9% |
2014 | 6,006 | -0.4% |
2013 | 6,032 | - |
87.5% White with 5,009 White residents.
4.8% African American with 273 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 234 Two Or More residents.
3.6% Hispanic with 206 Hispanic residents.
Race | Marion | VA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 87.5% | 60.0% | 58.9% |
African American | 4.8% | 18.6% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.0% | 6.8% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 4.1% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 3.6% | 10.0% | 18.7% |
Marion is 52.3% female with 2,994 female residents.
Marion is 47.7% male with 2,728 male residents.
Gender | Marion | VA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 52.3% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
Male | 47.7% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
6.0% of adults in Marion completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Marion completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Marion completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Marion completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Marion completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Marion completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Marion completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Marion completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Marion completed doctorate degree.
Education | Marion | VA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 34.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 17.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 5.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
9.7% of households in Marion earn Less than $10,000.
8.9% of households in Marion earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.3% of households in Marion earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.4% of households in Marion earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.2% of households in Marion earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in Marion earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.9% of households in Marion earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.9% of households in Marion earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.0% of households in Marion earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Marion earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Marion | VA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 9.7% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 8.9% | 3.0% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 15.3% | 5.8% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 13.4% | 6.3% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 9.4% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 15.0% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 8.9% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 8.9% | 18.1% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 10.4% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 4.3% | 15.6% | 11.4% |