Question 1

Is 43302 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 43302 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 43302 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 43302?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 43302 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 43302. 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, 43302 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 43302?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 43302 is approximately $169K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 43302 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 43302 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 43302 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 43302 has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100, 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 70/100, 43302 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 43302

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
TRECA Digital Academy	KG–12	—	—	—
Marion Preparatory Academy	KG–08	—	—	—
Buckeye Community School - Marion	09–12	—	—	—
George Washington Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Harding High School	09–12	—	—	—
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
William H. Taft Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
James A. Garfield Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
William McKinley Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Elgin High School	09–12	—	—	—
Elgin Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Elgin Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Pleasant Elementary School	KG–04	—	—	—
Pleasant Middle School	05–08	—	—	—
Pleasant High School	09–12	—	—	—
Heritage Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—