Cost of Living in Marion County, IA

What does it cost to live in Marion County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$74,193

Median Rent

$845/mo

Median Home

$192,300

Affordability

492

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$972
Property Tax$221
Insurance$64

Total Monthly$1,257
% of Income20.3%

Renting

Median Rent$845
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$870
% of Income13.7%

Living in Marion County, Iowa

Marion County has a median household income of $74,193 with housing costs that represent 20.3% of income for owners and 13.7% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.