Marion County, Mississippi Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Marion County is located in the state of Mississippi. With an area of 548 square miles, Marion County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the top with 2,559 residents. Marion County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least predominantly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Columbia, with a population of 17,281.
Marion County is one of the
prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Marion County residents is $24,628, putting the region in in the bottom half of all counties in Mississippi. Reflecting this, the average house price in Marion County is $53,556, on par with the state average of $66,412.
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The region spending on education in Marion County is $6,459 per student per year, the lowest in the state (and reflecting the high importance given to schools in the region). The student-teacher ratio in Marion County schools is 15 students to a teacher.
Commute times for residents of Marion County are typically around 24 min., about the same than the figure for Mississippi as a whole.