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Marion, OH

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Dive into this small town’s rich history and heritage

Suburban Rural Historic Convenient Quiet Scenic Quaint Affordable Accessible

Situated in western Central Ohio about an hour’s drive north of Columbus, Marion is a small town steeped in a rich historical past. Home to President Warren G. Harding for most of his adult life, Marion contains the Harding Home Presidential Site and the Harding Memorial. Marion also has a wide variety of museums, such as the Huber Machinery Museum, Buckeye Telephone Museum, and the Wyandot Popcorn Museum.

Marion hosts the largest popcorn festival in the country in addition to numerous year-round downtown events, including Leap into Laughter, A Taste of Marion, Christmas in Downtown Marion, and Pop N Drop. Almost two miles of museums, performance venues, restaurants, shops, antique stores, and artisan retailers constitute Marion’s Cultural Corridor, providing a walkable space for residents and visitors to enjoy. Marion is also convenient to plenty of farms, orchards, and vineyards as well as several walking and biking trails. Getting around from Marion is easy with access to U.S. 23 and Marion Municipal Airport.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Marion, OH is $676 for a studio, $640 for one bedroom, $895 for two bedrooms, and $1,008 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marion has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$640/month
580 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

391 Students

7
out of 10

Elgin South Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

490 Students

6
out of 10

Pleasant Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

475 Students

6
out of 10

James A. Garfield Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

368 Students

6
out of 10

Pleasant Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

425 Students

5
out of 10

Pleasant Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

425 Students

5
out of 10

Ulysses S. Grant Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

998 Students

4
out of 10

Elgin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

261 Students

4
out of 10

Elgin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

288 Students

7
out of 10

Pleasant High School

Public

Grades 9-12

326 Students

5
out of 10

Harding High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,050 Students

4
out of 10

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