Marion is a small town of 1,025 in Texas, with a median household income of $63,750
and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Marion stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
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: 93.7
Marion's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marion costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Marion, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$121,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,213
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Marion's violent crime rate is 136.7 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
136.7 /100k
Property Crime
806.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Marion is served primarily by MARION ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Marion, TX
National Avg
School District
MARION ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marion sees average highs of 61.7°F in January
and 93.4°F in July,
with 33.6 inches of annual precipitation
.
Marion's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Marion roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $121,200 and median rent is $1,213/month.
Marion's violent crime rate is 136.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 806.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Marion are operated by MARION ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 11.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marion, TX has a population of 1,025, a median household income of $63,750, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
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 61.7°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.6 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Marion, Texas is 1,025 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marion: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $121,200, median household income $63,750, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. 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.
