MarionMN
A town of 4,105. Healthier than 73% of U.S. towns.
What makes Marion stand out
The thing Marion does most differently from other towns.
Marion has grown 10.2% since 2010
3,653 people in 2010; 4,105 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Marion’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Marion. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Marion
Most working residents leave Marion for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Rochester (74%), Minneapolis (2%) and Stewartville (1%). Half commute less than 6 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Marion beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Marion | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| More adults with obesity | 38.6% | 33.5% |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Marion has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Marion’s public schools outperform 55% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Marion’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 55% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Intervention | PK | 154 | Not graded |
| Mighty Oaks Early Learning School | PK | 56 | Not graded |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
0.6% of Marion is conserved land
14 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chester Woods Park | 10.3 mi | 651 |
| 2. Eastside Wildlife Management Area | 0.1 mi | 119 |
| 3. Gamehaven Reservoir Park | — | 1 |
Homes in Marion sell for about $895K
The median sale price was $895,000 in May 2026.
99% of working residents leave Marion for work
Where Marion’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Marion’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Marion.