Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Marion
Marion, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$813
Population
30,317
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Timeless Midwestern character defines this historic community
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Marion is a small city in northern Indiana, positioned about fifty miles from Fort Wayne and seventy miles from Indianapolis. The city is widely known as the home of Indiana Wesleyan University, whose campus on the south side of town enrolls around 3,000 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members.
On the north end, Five Points Mall operates as the city’s flagship shopping destination, with a handful of smaller retail centers clustered farther down Baldwin Avenue. The rental market in town offers a broad selection of apartments, houses, and condos, with great options available to fit any lifestyle or budget.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$41,412
Average: $55,343
Education
5,062
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,049
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Marion has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Marion, IN is $664 for a studio, $814 for one bedroom, $894 for two bedrooms, and $1,026 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marion has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$814/month
585 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Marion, IN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
399 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
372 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
396 Students
Public
Grades K-5
489 Students
Frances Slocum Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
472 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
399 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
524 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
509 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,050 Students
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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.