Marion, IA 52302 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Marion, IA—52302

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$263,000

2.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$87,500

24.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

14.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.4%

Median Rent

$770

2.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$610

11.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$825

3.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,250

3.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Marion, IA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Marion, IA is $263,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.2%. This indicates that home prices in Marion, IA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$263,000	2.2%
Single Family	$282,000	2.2%
Condos	$194,000	1.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Marion, IA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Marion, IA is $953, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Marion, IA is studios: $617, 1-bedrooms: $637, 2-bedrooms: $968, 3-bedrooms: $1,360, 4-bedrooms: $2,070. The most common rental property sizes in Marion, IA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 35.7% and 30.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$770	$953
Studio Rent	$550	$617
1 Bed Rent	$610	$637
2 Bed Rent	$825	$968
3 Bed Rent	$1,250	$1,360
4 Bed Rent	$1,950	$2,070

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.6%

1 Bedroom

30.7%

2 Bedrooms

35.7%

3 Bedrooms

22.9%

4 Bedrooms

6.9%

5+ Bedrooms

0.3%

Property Listings — Marion, IA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Marion, IA is 52. This is a decrease of -17.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$325,000	-3.0%
Listing Count	200	16.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.9%	16.0%
Days on Market	69	-14.0%

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Demographics — Marion, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Marion, IA has a population of 42,700, which has increased by 5.9% over the past 5 years. Marion, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 39.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	42,700	5.9%
% Under 18	24.5%	0.4%
% Seniors	18.6%	14.8%
% WFH	16.2%	285.7%
% w/ College Degree	39.1%	10.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Marion, IA is a predominantly white area, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Marion, IA is hispanic, making up 3.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.0% of the population in Marion, IA, and this percentage has increased by 50.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	88.9%	-4.4%
% Black	2.6%	30.0%
% Hispanic	3.1%	24.0%
% Asian	1.8%	260.0%
% Foreign Born	3.0%	50.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Marion, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 1188 mortgage originations in Marion, IA, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 18.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Marion, IA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	1,188
% Conventional Loans	91.0%
% Government Loans	9.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Marion, IA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Marion, IA under the Section 8 program is 5.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Marion, IA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	350
Total Units Section 8	221
% Rentals under Section 8	5.6%
% Occupied Section 8	77.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$110	$610	$720
2 Bedroom	$115	$825	$940
3 Bedroom	$70	$1,250	$1,320
4 Bedroom	-$370	$1,950	$1,580

Marion, IA—52302

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Marion, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Marion, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Marion, IA

Demographics — Marion, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Marion, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Marion, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Marion, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Marion, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.8
Median Home Price	$263,000
Median Household Income	$87,500

Marion, IA—52302

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Marion, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Marion, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Marion, IA

Demographics — Marion, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Marion, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Marion, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Marion, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Marion, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Robins, IA

Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids, IA

Alburnett, IA

Hiawatha, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

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