ImaginArt in the Alleys Angie Glick is the woman in the red top and shopping bag underneath the archway entrance. She was later joined by Brooke Prouty (blue sweater) and Emily Ruff (black, gold and black striped top). Pouty and Ruff were photographed examining a ceramic pot in “Be Inspired” a home decor shop owned by Jill Deklotz. The three models then moved to an adjacent store “Di Moda” where they tried on hats and inspected goods with assistance from owner Tammy Cannavo (dark streaked hair standing behind the display as Glick tries on a bracelet). The last shop visited was Joy Boutique. Prouty was assisted with the sizing of a dress by boutique owner, Joy Purdy. The next shots of the guy in the checked shirt looking and taking photos of some of the artwork is local architect Kyle Martin of Martin Gardner Architecture in Marion. The next shots underneath the archway are of Marion resident Ben High with his daughter, Lucy. I do not have names of the people drinking on the back patio of Uptown Snug. The next people shots are of the two women and dog along downtown store fronts. The woman with the dreads and scarf is Gae Sharp-Richardson. The woman in the purple top is Sarah Presley. The dog’s name is Luna. The next shots are of a guy in a blue checked shirt and a woman in a black sweater. The man’s name is Will Brandt. The woman’s name is Katrin Elessais. The next shot is of two women and a little boy looking in the store windows. The woman in the dress and boots is Tami Mysak. The other woman is Joni Leymaster with her son, Zac. The woman with short curly hair and pink top is Cathy Petersen (owner of Wit’s End Coffee House). The guy looking in the store windows with Petersen is Dan Washburn. The tall glass sculpture that Martin is looking at is titled “Prime Commonality” by Luke Crawley and Quincy Jones. Martin was also looking at a section of “Drawing Room” by Matthew Kargot. The metal sculpture that Prouty and Ruff are pictured under is "Alley Blome" by Jake Falcom. The entrance that Glick is under is “Prairie Schooled” by Cara Briggs Farmer. The fist sculpture with the green bike (courtesy of Cranky’s Uptown Bicycles) is titled “Life is a Ride” by Chris Miller. The bird painting that Zac and his mother, Joni are photographed in front of is “Midnight Wonder” by Cecilia Lueza. The sculpture that Sharp-Richardson and Presley are sitting underneath is “Evoke” by Dale Merrill. The industrial-looking sculpture shot from above with Brandt and Elessais looking on is “Confluence” by Dan Perry.
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Looking to move to Marion, IA? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to Marion, IA is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: Marion, IA has a population of 41822. What about cost of living in Marion, IA? The median income in Marion, IA is $87,743 and the median home value is $220,476.

Read on to learn more about Marion, IA, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Weather in Marion, IA

Average Temperatures

60 high / 40 low

Average Annual Rainfall

38 in

Average Annual Snowfall

31 in

Quick Facts about Marion, Iowa

Median Home Value
$220,476
Median Property Tax
$2,980
Total Population
41,822
Average Commute
18 min
Median Household Income
$87,743
Median Monthly Rent
$695

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Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.

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