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Marion, Alabama

city · Perry County

At a glance

2,886
Population
$108,700
Median home value (all homes)
64% below U.S. median
$132,314
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$588/mo
Median rent
56% below U.S. median
$35,842
Median household income
54% below U.S. median
80.9%
Homes with broadband
89.3%
Locations with fiber available
10.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing47% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities21% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost11% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college41 mi
High school graduates78.3%
College graduates10.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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