salaryRent is lower than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,480 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Virginia. It is number 14 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Marion?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Marion
| Size | Marion | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $668 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $435 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $797 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $781 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Marion overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Marion, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Marion
Life in Marion
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marion?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $235 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $172,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,250 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Marion, VA?
Renting in Marion costs a median of about $962 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Marion?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,480 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Marion cheap or expensive?
Marion is rated OK: rent takes 26.2% of the typical household income of $44,106. It ranks 14th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Marion?
The median homeowner in Marion pays $1,188 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Marion more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Marion?
The median home value in Marion is $172,500, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
5,670 people live in Marion. Numbers are typical (middle) values.