Livability Score

62
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
The Vault
Coffee Shop
Crown Brew
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Theatre Arts
Williamson County Historical Museum
Museum
Rent One Park
Stadium
AMC CLASSIC Illinois Centre 8
Cinema
Food and Drink (31) F
John Brown's
Bar
Roll N' Up
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Roll N Up
Alcohol
Culver's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
First Baptist Church Gym
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Small's Meat Market
Butcher
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (30) A+
Ashley Park
Park
Ashley Park
Park
John W Jones Park
Park
John W. Jones Park
Park
John W Jones Park
Park
Pyramid Park
Park
Pyramid Park
Park
Old Town Square
Park
Harry Crisp Sports Complex
Park
Williamson County Fairgrounds
Park
Edwards Field
Park
Pamela Park
Park
Pamela Park
Park
Marion Soccer Fields
Park
Russell Street Park
Park
Ray Fosse Park
Park
Ray Fosse Park
Park
Shops (26) F
Stephen's Floral Gifts and Framing
Gift Shop
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Just A Few Dollars
Clothing
Dollar General
Discount Store
Roc Stop
Convenience Store
Huck's
Convenience Store
Fast Stop
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Circle K
Convenience Store
Love's
Convenience Store
Pilot
Convenience Store
Mach 1
Convenience Store
Huck's Food & Fuel
Convenience Store
Eyemart Express
Optician
AT&T
Electronics
Menards
Home Improvement
SmartStyle
Hairdresser
claire's
Fashion
The Mattress Store
Furniture
Verizon
Electronics
Dillard's
Department Store
Illinois Star Centre Mall
Mall
Anderson's Warehouse Furniture
Furniture
Target
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Marion.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Marion is 91/100 - which is 5% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime D+

Marion crime rates are 2,602 per 100k, which is 32% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,223 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
379 crimes per 100k C-
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employment D+

The median income in Marion is $44,929 - which is 24% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$44,929 F
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Williamson County Sheriff & Detention Center.
Police
Williamson County Fire Protection
Fire Station
VA Medical Center
Hospital
City of Marion Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Marion Diagnostic Center
Clinic
Marion Diagnostic Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

Marion home prices are $125,600 - which is 28% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$125,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools F

The Marion graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
33% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C+
Elementary Schools (6) F
Longfellow Elem School
Washington Elem School
Marion Jr High School
Jefferson Elem School
Lincoln Elem School
High Schools (4) F
Williamson Co Learning Cntr
Marion High School
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ratings D+

Marion has an overall rating of 59% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes D
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Visiting Marion Soon? Here Are Some Activities to Enjoy 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Marion, IL is filled with interactive and nature-centered activities that will make your time in the city fun and exciting.

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best local attractions if you want to see the beautiful and fascinating animals in the area. There's ...Read More also lush greenery and walking space. Mandala Gardens is another beautiful attraction in the Marion area; a walk in the park will make it easy to see all the colorful flowers and trees that grow locally. When you want to see a baseball game in Marion, take the family over to Rent One Park after checking the game schedule to see if your favorite teams will be playing.

For evening fun, John Brown's On the Square is a great bar and club to take friends who want to enjoy a casual dinner and great music. If you're visiting Marion during the spring or summer, you can also plan a family trip to Splash House at Junction Park for water games and swimming. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Marion? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ashley Park
      Ashley Park
      John W Jones Park
      John W. Jones Park
      John W Jones Park
      Pyramid Park
      Pyramid Park
      Old Town Square

      Entertainment

      Marion Cultural and Civic Center
      Williamson County Historical Museum
      Rent One Park
      AMC CLASSIC Illinois Centre 8

      Food & Drink

      John Brown's
      Roll N' Up
      McDonald's
      Taco John's
      Dairy Queen
      Little Caesars
      Hardee's
      Fazoli's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Marion? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Marion.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Marion? The cost of living in Marion is 91/100 - which is 5% lower than Illinois.
      Marion
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Marion? Marion crime rates are 2,602, which are 32% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,602 per 100k people

      12% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      12% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Marion? The median income in Marion is $44,929 which is 24% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $44,92919% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,4751% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Marion a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Heartland Regional Medical Center
      VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Marion home prices? Marion home prices are $125,600 - which is 28% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $125,60032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72823% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Marion have good schools? The Marion graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      31% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      8% higher than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Marion a good place to live? Marion has an overall rating of 59% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      56%

      4 total surveys

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