Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Marion
Marion, AR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$940
Population
12,078
Renter Mix
34% Rent
The suburbs of Arkansas near big-city living in Tennessee
Rural
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Affordable
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Pastoral
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Commuter
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Family-Friendly
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Marion is a family-friendly suburb in Arkansas known for its rural feel, well-kept residential streets, and small businesses. Many longstanding local restaurants, popular with the locals, sit around Military Road, along with historic buildings like the Historic Marion Hotel. Marion High School and Marion Junior High are great public schooling options in the city, and kids enjoy playing at Brunetti Park nearby. Marion is located about 30 miles northwest of Downtown Memphis, Tennessee just across the Mississippi River. Though Marion is located in Arkansas, this city has appealing access to a major metropolitan area in neighboring Tennessee, where residents can enjoy proximity to amenities like the Memphis International Airport, AutoZone Park, and the historic Orpheum Theatre.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$83,115
Average: $95,799
Education
2,570
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,572
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Marion has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Marion, AR is $945 for one bedroom, $1,131 for two bedrooms, and $1,392 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marion has increased by 5.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$945/month
601 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Marion, AR is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
Public
Grades K-5
673 Students
Marion Math, Science & Technology Magnet School
Public
Grades K-5
652 Students
Public
Grades K-5
628 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
549 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
584 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
898 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mississippi River Museum at Mud Island
- Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Memphis International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.