City profile
Marion, IA
Linn County · Population 41,896
Marion is a town in Linn County, IA with about 41,896 residents and a typical home value near $242,000. It is 6 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
19°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$241,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,601
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
93
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.43%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.8%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.94%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 87/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Hail, Tornado
Nearest major airport
112 mi to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 54% Democratic / 44% Republican
Community
Population
41,896
Black population
2.6%
County
Linn County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, derechos
Highlights
- About 41,896 residents
- Typical home value about $242,000
- 6 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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