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Marion, WI

Marion, WI.

Population: 2,802 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Marion, WI is $249,914 — up 7.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $277,500 after a median 53 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$249,914

Median home value

+7.4%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$249,914
1-year appreciation
+7.4%
3-year appreciation
+28.2%
5-year appreciation
+43.0%
10-year appreciation
+117.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$250,519
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$277,500
Median list price
$254,950
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
+11.1%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+4.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$810/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$815/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,328/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,333/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
Schools include
Marion Elementary, Marion High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.8 in
Annual snowfall
49.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Central County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Appleton International Airport (ATW) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS, THEDACARE REGIONAL MED CTR - NEENAH, CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN FOX VALLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+41 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,096
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
57.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,272
Average weekly wage
$968
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
214

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MarionState medianUS median
Median home value$249,914$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$277,500$322,500$325,000
Median days on market53 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,096$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Marion, WI?
$249,914.
What is the median sale price in Marion, WI?
$277,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Marion, WI?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Marion, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Marion, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Marion, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Marion, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Marion, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Marion, WI?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Marion, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Marion

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