Marion, Indiana

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Midwest Marion, IN Metro

WhereAtHome Score

85.1

B

out of 100

Overview

Marion is an Indiana city with a population of approximately 28,105, part of the Marion, IN metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $140,425. Median household income is $42,366.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 28,105 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $140,425 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $42,366 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 17.1 minutes
  • Part of the Marion, IN metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

28,105

Source: Census ACS

$140,425

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$42,366

Source: Census ACS

17.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

40

Source: Walk Score

82 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Grant County (county-level results)

28%
70%
Democrat 7,083
Republican 17,580
Leans R+41.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 83.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 81.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 40/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 85.1

Location

Marion, IN (40.5743, -85.6741)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.