Marion, IN

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Marion, IN

Home to Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion houses cultural attractions like the Marion Philharmonic Orchestra as well as Community School for the Arts. The Marion Giants are an eight-time high school state basketball champion that plays their home games in 7,500-seat Bill Green Athletic Arena, and the city oversees a 2.75-mile Riverwalk that spans along the downtown district. Livability conveniences include VA Northern Indiana Health Care System and Marion Municipal Airport, and the community has a Splash House water park.

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Affordable Places To Live In Marion

Median Household Income
$35,743
Median Home Value
$77,625
Housing Affordability Index
238
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
11.90%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Marion

Unemployment Rate
7.60%
Total Businesses
1269
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.80%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
53.70%
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Food Scene in Marion

35.00%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
31.30
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
45.20%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$666.00

Love Where You Live In Marion

Volunteerism Rate
12.80%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
45.30%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
5.00%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
48.10
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Health in Marion

87.30%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
8.30%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
1.04
15.70%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Marion

Average Mortgage Amount
$452.58
Median Rent
$496
54.80%
Of Homes Owned
45.20%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Marion

6.30%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
8.10%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
8.70%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
12.90%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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