Marion, Iowa · ZIP 52302

Marion — ZIP 52302

Marion (52302) scores 82/100 — Good for Iowa. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $280K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share17%

Property crime share83%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index84/100

Avg math proficiency75%

Avg reading proficiency75%

Schools nearby15

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100

Typical home value$280K

Median rent$1,264/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$280K

Median Rent

$1,264/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,887

Violent Crime

475

Property Crime

3,412

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Linn County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Echo Hill Elementary	PK–04	536	88%	88%
Hazel Point Intermediate School	05–06	563	82%	82%
Indian Creek Elementary School	KG–04	354	82%	77%
Linn Grove Elementary School	PK–04	385	77%	72%
Wilkins Elementary School	PK–04	348	77%	67%
Boulder Peak Intermediate School	05–06	613	74%	75%
Oak Ridge Middle School	07–08	534	74%	83%
Francis Marion Intermediate School	03–04	320	74%	71%
Excelsior Middle School	07–08	594	72%	79%
Novak Elementary School	KG–04	347	72%	72%
Linn-Mar High School	09–12	2,229	68%	68%
Marion High School	09–12	735	68%	77%
Vernon Middle School	05–08	587	62%	62%
Parkview Elementary School	PK–02	267	Not reported	Not reported
Longfellow Elementary	PK–02	254	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

42,732

Median Income

$88K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

40.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 52302 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 52302 has a school score of 84/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 52302 is approximately $280K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 52302 in Marion has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.