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Marion, Massachusetts

Introduction to 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 Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 5,123.

Marion History

The town of Marion, which was first settled in 1679, was known as Sippican after the name of a local river. The area was originally inhabited by the Wampanoag Indians. The harbor at the center of the town is also named after the Native American tribe. Marion was officially incorporated in 1852. The town was named in the honor of Francis Marion, a Revolutionary war hero. Located in Buzzards Bay, Marion’s industries rely on its waters for both fishing and tourism.

Marion and nearby Attractions

  • Water Wizz Amusement Park
  • Pepperidge Farm Incorporated
  • Captain John Kendrick Maritime Museum
  • The Cataumet Arts Center
  • Porter Thermometer Museum
  • Fort Taber Park

Things To Do In Marion

Marion offers ample recreational opportunities for visitors. People may go to the Fairhaven Recreation Complex or Water Wizz Amusement Park for an outing with kids and family. Parks such as Cushman Park, Cataumet Playground, and Fort Taber Park offer outdoor activities like fishing, boating, hiking, and picnicking. Those interested in history may visit museums like Porter Thermometer Museum and Captain John Kendrick Maritime Museum. The Myles Standish State Forest offers visitors a great experience of the area’s flora and fauna.

Marion Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Theodore Francis Green State International Airport.

Marion Higher Education

Colleges near Marion include University of Dartmouth- Dartmouth, Bridgewater State College, Bristol Community College and Massasoit Community College.

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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