Marion
Convenient location
Median $224K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 5.5/10
Sit on the west edge of a place where green space takes up nearly half the neighborhood—there's John Ball Park spreading across acres of open grass and trees, and the John Ball Zoo anchoring the whole stretch. You're about two miles south of downtown, a ten-minute drive or a bus ride away, close enough to feel the pull of the city without living in it. The homes here run the gamut: oversized lots with room to breathe, historic turn-of-the-century brick with original wood trim and refinished hardwood floors, recently remodeled two-stories with open layouts, and the occasional duplex for folks thinking about rental income. The Middle Branch River cuts through the neighborhood—you'll find properties with pond views and water access just yards away. It's the kind of area where a front porch still matters, where new furnaces and high-efficiency windows matter too, and where you can walk to the elementary school. The bones are old here; the updates are modern.
Why people love it here
Walkable for daily errands
- Shananjac's Pizza: 2 min walk
- 5 places within a 10 min walk
$224K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Marion
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,521/mo
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Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Shananjac's Pizza
Horseshoe Bar
Marion Mill Pond
Unnamed playground
Hall Lake
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Marion Public Schools
Crime in Marion is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Marion home (around $224,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,510 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,510/mo | $40,266 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,738/mo | $46,345 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,815/mo | $48,389 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Marion Township
Source: osceola-county.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$895/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,264 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
Resident-arranged hauler
Consumers Energy · ~14.3¢/kWh
Rural pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / propane
Natural gas where available; otherwise propane
Confirm by addressMarion Community Fire Department
116 E Main St, Marion
Services for Marion · Source: osceola-county.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Marion are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
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Frequently asked about Marion
- What do homes cost in Marion?
- The median home value in Marion is about $224,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Marion housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Marion right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Marion?
- Marion is served by Marion Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marion Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Marion walkable?
- Marion scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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