Question 1

Is 52302 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 52302 in Marion has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Marion city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 52302 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 52302?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 52302 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 52302. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 52302 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Marion. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 52302?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 52302 is approximately $274K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 52302 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 52302 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 52302 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 52302 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Marion. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 52302 scores similarly to the middle tier of Marion neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Marion — ZIP 52302

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Oak Ridge Middle School	07–08	—	—	—
Indian Creek Elementary School	KG–04	—	—	—
Linn-Mar High School	09–12	—	—	—
Excelsior Middle School	07–08	—	—	—
Novak Elementary School	KG–04	—	—	—
Wilkins Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—
Linn Grove Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—
Echo Hill Elementary	PK–04	—	—	—
Boulder Peak Intermediate School	05–06	—	—	—
Hazel Point Intermediate School	05–06	—	—	—
Francis Marion Intermediate School	03–04	—	—	—
Marion High School	09–12	—	—	—
Parkview Elementary School	PK–02	—	—	—
Vernon Middle School	05–08	—	—	—
Longfellow Elementary	PK–02	—	—	—