City profile
Marion, IN
Grant County · Population 27,531
Marion is a town in Grant County, IN with about 27,531 residents and a typical home value near $85,000. It is 46 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
27°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$85,300
Typical monthly housing
$522
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
70
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- State income tax (top)
- 3%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 69/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Hail, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
67 mi to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 28% Democratic / 70% Republican
Community
Population
27,531
Black population
9.8%
County
Grant County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 27,531 residents
- Typical home value about $85,000
- 46 miles from Fort Wayne, IN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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