City profile
Marion, OH
Marion County · Population 35,669
Marion is a town in Marion County, OH with about 35,669 residents and a typical home value near $120,000. It is 44 miles from Columbus, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
178
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$119,500
Typical monthly housing
$793
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
72
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 61/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Strong wind, Hail
Nearest major airport
43 mi to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 29% Democratic / 70% Republican
Community
Population
35,669
Black population
8.9%
County
Marion 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: severe storms
Highlights
- About 35,669 residents
- Typical home value about $120,000
- 44 miles from Columbus, OH
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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