Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Marion, IA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$660
Population
41,720
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Small-town charm abounds in this Cedar Rapids suburb
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
Located about five miles northeast of Cedar Rapids, Marion is a vibrant suburb brimming with small-town charm. Residents delight in Marion’s strong sense of community, which is fostered by exciting events like the Marion Arts Festival, Christmas in the Park, Uptown Marion Market, and the Swamp Fox Festival and Parade.
Marion boasts a historic Main Street district known as Uptown Marion, where eclectic shops, eateries, and bars housed in old-fashioned buildings surround a central City Square. A wide variety of apartments available for rent in Marion are actually within walking distance of this vibrant square. Marion’s community-oriented atmosphere is part of the city’s allure, along with its exceptional schools and close proximity to Cedar Rapids. Getting around from Marion is a breeze with convenience to U.S. 151.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,329
Average: $97,242
Education
12,361
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
22,690
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Marion has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Marion, IA is $964 for a studio, $660 for one bedroom, $889 for two bedrooms, and $1,231 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marion has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$660/month
565 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Marion, IA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Indian Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
411 Students
Public
Grades K-8
597 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
524 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
544 Students
Francis Marion Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
269 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
617 Students
Public
Grades K-8
597 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
526 Students
Emerson Learning Center (HSAP)
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
2,234 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
722 Students
Emerson Learning Center (HSAP)
Public
Grades K-12
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Indian Creek Nature Center
Airports
- The Eastern Iowa
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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 June 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.