What are the schools like in Marion, WI?

Marion is served primarily by Marion School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Marion?

The median household income in Marion, WI is $54,659 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Marion, WI?

Marion has an average high temperature of 25.1°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.3 inches.

Marion, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Marion, WI affordable or expensive?

Marion's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Marion is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $88,300 and the median rent is $722 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Marion, WI?

Marion has a violent crime rate of 76.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 239.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Marion, WI a Good Place to Live?

Marion is a small town of 1,110 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $54,659 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Marion stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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: 87.9

Marion's overall cost of living index is 87.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Marion costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Marion, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$88,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$722	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,659	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Marion's violent crime rate is 76.5 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

76.5 /100k

Property Crime

239.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Marion is served primarily by Marion School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Marion, WI	National Avg
School District	Marion School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Marion sees average highs of 25.1°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 33.0 inches of annual precipitation and 44.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Marion, WI
Average High — January	25.1°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	33.0"
Annual Snowfall	44.3"

Demographics

Metric	Marion, WI	National Avg
Population	1,110	—
Median Age	37.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Caroline, WI 3 mi Pella, WI 6 mi Leopolis, WI 7 mi Big Falls, WI 7 mi Clintonville, WI 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Marion

Marion, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54950

Marion vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion, WI affordable or expensive?

Marion's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Marion roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $88,300 and median rent is $722/month.

What is the crime rate in Marion, WI?

Marion's violent crime rate is 76.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 239.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Marion?

Public schools in Marion are operated by Marion School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Marion, WI a good place to live?

Marion, WI has a population of 1,110, a median household income of $54,659, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Marion?

Marion averages 25.1°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.0 inches with about 44.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Marion?

Marion, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54950.

What is the population of Marion?

The population of Marion, Wisconsin is 1,110 with a median age of 37.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Marion?

Key numbers for living in Marion: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $88,300, median household income $54,659, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.