Marion is a small town of 119 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $70,625
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Marion stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Marion is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Marion city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.5
Marion's overall cost of living index is 86.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marion costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Marion, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$608
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Marion's violent crime rate is 24.7 per 100,000 residents
— 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
24.7 /100k
Property Crime
98.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Marion is served primarily by LITCHVILLE-MARION 46.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Marion, ND
National Avg
School District
LITCHVILLE-MARION 46
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
7.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marion sees average highs of 20.6°F in January
and 83.3°F in July,
with 22.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.2 inches of snow per year.
Marion's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Marion roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,000 and median rent is $608/month.
Marion's violent crime rate is 24.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 98.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Marion are operated by LITCHVILLE-MARION 46.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1. 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marion, ND has a population of 119, a median household income of $70,625, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Marion averages 20.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.5 inches
with about 47.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Marion, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58466.
The population of Marion, North Dakota is 119 with a median age of 52.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marion: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $92,000, median household income $70,625, crime index 6 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marion side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
