Marion, IA vs Schenectady, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Marion
80.8
#63 nationally
Schenectady
69.2
#1244 nationally
Marion leads in crime level (3.4 vs 17.7). Schenectady leads in walk score (62 vs 32). Marion leads in median household income ($81,519 vs $54,650).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marion, IA | Schenectady, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#63) | 69.2 (#1244) |
| Population | 42,213 | 68,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,229 | $336,283 |
| Median Household Income | $81,519 | $54,650 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 17.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | D+10.8 |
B-
80.8 Score
Marion, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,229
Population
42,213
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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D+
69.2 Score
Schenectady, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,283
Population
68,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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