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Marion, MA


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Marion, Massachusetts

Marion, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 9 miles NE of New Bedford, Massachusetts (center to center) and 48 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the New Bedford metropolitan area. Marion has a population of 5,123.

The People and Families of Marion

In Marion, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $74,265. To its credit, the people in Marion value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Marion ($29,550). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Marion Housing

About 79% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Marion, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Marion are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

Of Note

High Points

Marion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Marion Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Marion College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Marion Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Marion Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Marion Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Marion, MA

Comparing Marion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built45
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Rents23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime73
Low Violent Crime76

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