Grant County, Indiana
Marion Real Estate and Local Guide
The county seat of Grant County and its largest city, birthplace of actor James Dean and Garfield creator Jim Davis. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Marion best.
About the area
Living in Marion, IN
Birthplace of actor James Dean and cartoonist Jim Davis, creator of Garfield.
The housing market
Homes in Marion
- About 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a larger share of renters than nearby towns.
- About 70.9% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $83,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Marion home
Marion National Cemetery
Established in 1889 on the grounds of the former National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Marion Branch
Marion Downtown Commercial Historic District
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
James Dean Landmarks Trail
Grant County trail marking sites tied to actor James Dean, who was born in Marion
Cardinal Greenway
Rail-trail for biking, hiking and jogging that runs 62 miles from Marion through Muncie to Richmond
Christmas City Walkway of Lights
Holiday light display of more than 2 million lights spanning nearly four miles
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.