Marion, OH vs Pelham, AL

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

77.4

#248 nationally

vs

Pelham

73.9

#665 nationally

Marion leads in walk score (37 vs 13). Pelham leads in crime level (4.5 vs 12.2). Pelham leads in median household income ($94,108 vs $44,879).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Marion, OH Pelham, AL
WhereAtHome Score 77.4 (#248) 73.9 (#665)
Population 35,531 25,121
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $169,702 $328,477
Median Household Income $44,879 $94,108
Average Commute 20.1 min 27.4 min
Walk Score 37 13
Crime Level 12.2 4.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 83 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+41.4 R+40.8