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Marion County

  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • County in Oregon
  • 33 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Marion County is located in Oregon with a population of 330,453. In Marion County, most residents own their homes. In Marion County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Marion County and residents tend to lean conservative.
    Population
    330,453

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $205,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $879
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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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.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      213.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      79.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      448
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,680.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      432.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      13%

    Working in Marion County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $53,828
    National
    $55,322
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      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.
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      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.