Marion, Ohio

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Midwest Marion, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77.4

C+

out of 100

Overview

Marion is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 35,531, part of the Marion, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $169,702. Median household income is $44,879.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 35,531 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $169,702 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $44,879 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 20.1 minutes
  • Part of the Marion, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

35,531

Source: Census ACS

$169,702

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$44,879

Source: Census ACS

20.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

37

Source: Walk Score

83 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Marion County (county-level results)

29%
70%
Democrat 7,902
Republican 19,219
Leans R+41.4

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 72.8/100

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

Commute Time 72.5/100

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

Crime 35/100

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

Walkability 37/100

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

Purchasing Power 44.3/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 77.4

Location

Marion, OH (40.5886, -83.1286)
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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.