17th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Marion Township, MI
A typical home in Marion Township costs about $1,723 a month, 16.8% of the median household income of $123,211. That makes Marion Township the 4th most affordable of 20 places in Livingston County and 17th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,514
- Median home value
- $381,100
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,932
- Of income on housing
- 16.8%
Marion Township against Livingston County and the metro
| Census median | Marion Township | Livingston County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,514 | $1,287 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $381,100 | $356,800 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,932 | $1,899 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $123,211 | $103,039 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 16.8% | 18.6% | 22.9% |
Ranked 4th most affordable of 20 in Livingston County. See all 20.
Cost of living near Marion Township
The towns around Marion Township, each with its own page.
- Hamburg Township Rent $1,110 · Home $384,700 4th most affordable in the metro
- Handy Township Rent $1,070 · Home $250,400 96th most affordable in the metro
- Unadilla Township Rent $1,121 · Home $258,300 148th most affordable in the metro
- Howell Rent $1,177 · Home $265,600 190th most affordable in the metro
- Genoa Township Rent $1,462 · Home $395,300 107th most affordable in the metro
- Putnam Township Rent $1,186 · Home $344,900 56th most affordable in the metro
- Howell Township Rent $1,899 · Home $276,400 166th most affordable in the metro
- Iosco Township Rent $0 · Home $319,500 119th most affordable in the metro
Living in Marion Township
- Homes for sale in Marion Township Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Marion Township Houses and apartments for rent
- Cost of living in Livingston County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Marion Township city guide Pros, homes and city services
Marion Township cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Marion Township, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Marion Township takes 16.8% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 17th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Marion Township?
The median gross rent is $1,514 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 25% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Marion Township?
Owners put the median home value at $381,100, 53% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,932 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Marion Township?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Marion Township home at $1,723 a month calls for about $69,000 a year. The median household here earns $123,211.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Marion Township. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.