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Marion, MI


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Marion, Michigan

Marion, Michigan, in Osceola county, is 76 miles NW of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 156 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 836.

The People and Families of Marion

In Marion, about 56% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Marion live by themselves.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $33,750.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Marion ($500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Marion Housing

About 66% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Typical rents in Marion are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state. Homeowners in the village benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Michigan.

Commuting

In Marion, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Marion Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Marion, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men42
Age of the Population46
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income31
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime54
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