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Marion, AL
B
Population: 3,273
Home Price: $82,800
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Overview
Marion is a small town in the state of Alabama with a population of 3,273. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Marion has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
16.5 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Marion, AL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Marion
Alabama
United States
Per Capita Income
$12,598
$26,163
$32,693
Median Household Income
$28,915
$51,091
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
21.7%
6.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
18.9%
13.9%
10.5%
Age
Marion
Alabama
United States
Median Age
30.6
41.9
42.3
Gender
Marion
Alabama
United States
Male
40.7%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
59.3%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Marion
Alabama
United States
White
36.3%
70.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
63.1%
24.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
0.2%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.2%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.2%
2.9%
5.2%
Housing Information
Marion
Alabama
United States
Median Home Price
$82,800
$131,174
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$336
$527
$801
Family Households
21.3%
21.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
66.4%
66.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
66.0%
74.0%
72.9%
Renters
34.0%
26.0%
27.1%
Education
Marion
Alabama
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
17.5%
10.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.4%
26.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.2%
21.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
2.7%
9.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
18.4%
11.2%
15.0%
Proficiency
Marion
Alabama
United States
Mathematics
19.0%
44.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
23.0%
42.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Marion
Alabama
United States
Murder
NA
4.7
3.0
Rape
NA
17.5
38.0
Robbery
NA
31.5
40.7
Assault
NA
79.4
188.5
Property Crime
Marion
Alabama
United States
Burglary
NA
149.4
336.1
Theft
NA
1977.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
116.7
167.1
Arson
NA
2.3
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Marion, AL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
diner
hotdogs
delicious
restaurant
burgers
restaurants
nutritional
caf
meal
steaks
salsa
pizza
chicken tenders
cafe
meals
tacos
sandwich
drinks
pie
bread
wrestling
coaches
softball
football
basketball
teams
nba
tennis
baseball
intramural sports
golf
metro birmingham
recruiting
collegiate
fitness
athletic
announcer
coaching
nfl cfl
outdoors
library
showcasing
crafts
creative
creativity
comics
poster
performing arts
comic
composition
arts festival
mural
storytelling
nature
composer
creation
studio
artists
photography
tv shows
books
fulltime
comics
fitness
outdoors
gardening
adventures
photography
tv shows
sports
tv
creative
familyfriendly
drama
producer
content producer
performing arts
outdoor
documentaries
promos
storytelling
promotions
commentary
educational
celebrity
hollywood
studio
comedy
summer
sports
grilln
familyfriendly
historic places
enrichment
mountains
space
rec
indoor
indoor pool
pool
nature
conservation
gardening
wildlife
photography
new arrivals
local businesses
christmas shopping
gift shop
shop local
shipping
crafts
goodies
furniture
restaurant
restaurants
starbucks
bookstore
amazon
gas station
packages
dicks sporting goods
cafe
pickup
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