Housing in Marion
Marion's housing market runs genuinely, substantially below the national median, reflecting both a real affordability opportunity and the city's disclosed economic backdrop.
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Learn moreGenuinely very affordable home values
Marion's typical home value ran a real $112,443 -- well below the national median, and below Grant County's own broader $158,975 median listing price (March 2026).
A genuinely low property-tax add-on
Marion's 0.89% median effective property tax rate (Ownwell) and $858 median annual tax bill both run genuinely low, under Indiana's statutory Circuit Breaker cap.
A retiree-relevant affordability story
Marion's genuinely low home values, combined with the city's real, disclosed approximately 30% senior population share, make housing affordability a genuine, relevant factor for prospective retirees evaluating the market.
Key takeaways
- Typical home value ($112,443) runs genuinely, substantially below the national median.
- Marion's 0.89% effective property tax rate and $858 median annual bill both run genuinely low.
- Home values run below even Grant County's own broader median listing price.
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