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KS area data

Marion, KS

Marion, KS.

Population: 2,769 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$151,077
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.6%
5-year appreciation
+32.5%
10-year appreciation
+88.5%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$152,816
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
35.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (24 mi)
Nearest airport
Marion Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-39 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Median annual property tax
$2,343
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
65.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,468
Average weekly wage
$797
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
25

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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