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Marion County
- B-Overall Grade
- County in Oregon
- 33 reviews
- Public SchoolsC+
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingC-
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesB-
- DiversityA-
- JobsB
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingC-
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA+
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$205,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$879
National
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Marion County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Marion County
Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$53,828
National
$55,322Colleges in Marion County
- Best
- A-Z
- B+
Willamette University
- 4 Year
- Salem, OR
- 736 reviews
- B
Corban University
- 4 Year
- Salem, OR
- 429 reviews
- C
Chemeketa Community College
- 2 Year
- Salem, OR
- 671 reviews
- NG
College of Hair Design Careers
- 2 Year
- Salem, OR
- 11 reviews
- NG
Institute of Technology - Salem
- 2 Year
- Salem, OR
- 49 reviews
- 1 of 2
Top Places to Live in Marion County
Marion County Reviews
33 reviews
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I love that this area is so friendly! The schools are great, there are a lot of incredible teachers, and many schools are improving in education. I like the weather here, it rains a lot but it doesn't get ridiculously hot or cold.
I feel safe in this area. I know that the police will come when I call for them. Crimes are not very prevalent, but happen occasionally. I have no concerns for the safety of this area!
I live in a small town in the Marion County and boy has it come a long ways. The town wasn't the best to live in when I moved there 10 years ago, but it has grown tremendously. My family and close friends are all in this town and everyone in this community is very close and so supportive. It has already changed so much, I really don't want it to change anymore.