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.
Living in Marion
Birthplace of actor James Dean and cartoonist Jim Davis, creator of Garfield. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $43,349 median household
EducationAbout 17.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyGrant County
Homes in Marion
Single-family homesAbout 70.9% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $83,200
- About 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a larger share of renters than nearby towns.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Marion home
Marion National Cemetery
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Established in 1889 on the grounds of the former National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Marion Branch
Marion Downtown Commercial Historic District
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
James Dean Landmarks Trail
Source: showmegrantcounty.com
Grant County trail marking sites tied to actor James Dean, who was born in Marion
Cardinal Greenway
Source: showmegrantcounty.com
Rail-trail for biking, hiking and jogging that runs 62 miles from Marion through Muncie to Richmond
Christmas City Walkway of Lights
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Holiday light display of more than 2 million lights spanning nearly four miles