Here's what it costs to live in Marion, Iowa, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $961 per month, while the typical home is valued around $241,700. Households earn a median of $86,743 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$86,743
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$961
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$241,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$701
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$808
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,016
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,218
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
41,896
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.6 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$846
Per month
Avg Home Value
$202,350
Census ACS
January Avg
20°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.1
fair
Hospitals
25
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.3%
What is the cost of living index for Marion?
The cost of living index for Marion is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Marion?
The median gross rent in Marion is $961 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Marion?
The median household income in Marion is $86,743 per year.
What is the median home value in Marion?
The median home value in Marion is $241,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Marion?
Air quality data for Marion is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Marion?
Tax data for Iowa is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
