Livability Score

65
/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 (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (2) F
Hardee's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (4) F
Shops (1) F
Biglot's
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Marion.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Marion is 80/100 - which is 10% lower than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B+

Marion crime rates are 1,348 per 100k, which is 37% lower than Alabama
Property Crime
1,091 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
257 crimes per 100k B
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employment F

The median income in Marion is $24,275 - which is 46% lower than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$24,275 F
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Marion Fire Department
Fire Station
Perry County Nursing Home
Nursing Home
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing D

Marion home prices are $87,400 - which is 32% lower than Alabama
Home Price
$87,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-30% F
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools F

The Marion graduation rate is 66% - which is 17% lower than Alabama
School Test Scores
21% F
High School Grad. Rates
66% F
Elementary Schools (2) F
Francis Marion School
Marion Academy
High Schools (2) D-
Francis Marion School
Marion Academy
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ratings A+

Marion has an overall rating of 96% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Marion? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Marion.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Marion? The cost of living in Marion is 80/100 - which is 10% lower than Alabama.
      Marion
      80

      20% less expensive than average

      Alabama
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Marion? Marion crime rates are 1,348, which are 37% lower than Alabama
      Total Crime
      1,348 per 100k people

      42% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 75

      42% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      143%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Marion? The median income in Marion is $24,275 which is 46% lower than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $24,27556% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $11,92760% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      61% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Marion a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      D Housing

      What are Marion home prices? Marion home prices are $87,400 - which is 32% lower than Alabama
      Median home value
      $87,40053% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $0100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      81%

      28% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Marion have good schools? The Marion graduation rate is 66% - which is 17% lower than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      66%

      21% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      21%

      56% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Marion a good place to live? Marion has an overall rating of 96% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      1 total surveys

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