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From cornfields to suburbs in West Marion
On the western border of the city, cornfields blend into residential streets in West Marion. While only 2 miles from the city center, West Marion feels like the outskirts. Still, the community isn’t far from Western Avenue, Marion’s retail corridor lined with local restaurants and supermarkets. Neighborhood parks are also within walking distance from homes, and one of Indiana’s longest recreational trails runs along the northern border, inviting bikers and walkers.
The Cardinal Greenway spans 62 miles from Marion through Muncie to Richmond.
West Marion lies on the border of vast farmland.
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40s and 50s bungalows and ranches in West Marion
Bungalows and ranch-style homes built mainly in the late 1940s and early 50s line the streets in West Marion. They typically sell for between $20,000 and $120,000. Residents can walk the dog or take an evening stroll along the narrow sidewalks throughout the neighborhood, though but some streets closer to the edge of the city don’t have them. Returning home from work, some motorists ease their cars over loose gravel on the side of neighborhood streets with telephone poles and streetlights hanging overhead. West Marion receives an overall CAP Crime Safety Index Score of 8, compared to the national average of 4.
The listing range for homes in West Marion are $20k to $116k.
Bungalows, ranches, and nationals are the dominant home styles in West Marion.
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Western Marion's diners and coffeeshops
Just across Lyons Avenue in Westside, 9th Street Café’s menu features breakfast and lunch specials spanning from pancakes to meatloaf and shrimp. It has a very casual atmosphere with an old-fashioned diner feel frequented by locals only. Down Western Avenue, The Abbey Coffee Co. is where residents can stop for a morning caffeine fix. The shop's high ceilings and iron and wood furniture give it a converted-warehouse vibe with Edison bulbs adding warmth and light. “We don’t have a mall, so a lot of people like to spend local,” says Realtor Kayla Poling with F.C. Tucker Realty Center. “A lot of coffeeshops do really well here. We are just really great at supporting small businesses.” Also down Western Avenue, Aldi is 1.5 miles from West Marion, while the Walmart Supercenter is 2.5 miles away.
9th Street Cafe in West Marion is a popular breakfast and lunch spot in the neighborhood.
Grab a fancy coffee at the hip and stylish Abbey Coffee Company on the edge of West Marion.
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Heading up 4th Street to downtown Marion
While sidewalks connect West Marion with its local parks, most residents get around by car. The city, however, operates a bus system that serves this side of the community on the West Point line, which takes passengers to points downtown and the Walmart on the southside. Fourth Street runs east, connecting people on this side of the city with downtown Marion, with 3rd Street heading in the opposite direction for when residents are ready to head home. Western Avenue links residents with the area’s grocery stores and Indiana Wesleyan University, one of Grant County and Marion’s biggest employers. Along the Mississinewa River, Marion Health Family Medical Center is 2.5 miles away. When preparing for more distant travel, West Marion residents head south to fly out of Indianapolis International Airport, 81 miles away.
There are always people out and about enjoying a stroll on the Mississinewa Riverwalk.
While the bus system in West Marion is not extensive, it does exist to get people downtown.
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Marion's arts schools and programs
For kindergarten through fourth grade, West Marion students can attend John W. Kendall Elementary School. After, they graduate to Justice Thurgood Marshall Intermediate School for fifth and sixth grade. Both schools receive C-plus ratings from Niche. John L. McCulloch Junior High School earns a C ranking. With a B from Niche, Marion High School offers the School of the Arts Program, where students enrolled at Marion’s Community School of the Arts can take their general classes online with a flexible schedule so they can focus on their artistic endeavors. Located in downtown Marion, the school's artistic programs range from visual arts and dance to music and culinary arts.
Welcome to John L. McCulloch Jr. High School.
Welcome to John W. Kendall Elementary School.
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Neighborhood baseball fields and playgrounds
In the northeast corner of the neighborhood, Lincoln Park offers six baseball diamonds. Kids can head to Seventh Michigan Park to play on the playground or run around the open space. The Cardinal Greenway Trail runs along the northern portion of West Marion, where people can walk, bike or skate along the paved pathway. While it cuts through Marion, it stretches 62 miles across Indiana, running through other cities and towns. In downtown Marion along the river, Ballard Field Soccer Complex hosts the city’s local leagues at its three fields, but families watching their kids play should pack their own blankets and chairs because there are no stands here.
Lincoln park in West Marion has several ball fields.
West Point Park is equipped with playground equipment.
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Celebrating fall in Matter Park
In October, Matter Park on the northern side of the city hosts Marion Fall Festival. Hayrides bring visitors around the park, and people dressed up can enter in costume contests. At the end of the evening, people can warm up by the bonfire and make s’mores. While James Dean was born in Marion, he grew up a few towns over in Fairmount, and every year, the town celebrates the actor with the James Dean Festival every September. All throughout downtown Fairmount, visitors can find classic cars, movie screenings and James Dean lookalikes.
Marion is home to monuments dedicated to James Dean, located near West Marion.
Matter Park offers a women's pickleball league to residents of Bend of the River.
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Parks in this Area
Lincoln Park
West Point Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Marion
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
10
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Marion, Marion sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Marion, Marion over the last 12 months is $53,534, down 32% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Amazing opportunities with this beautiful building !! Brick structure in excellent condition would be ideal to remodel into apartments or room for a very large family. 7 rooms on 1st floor, 7rooms on 2nd floor, 2 full baths, full basement. Property has 7 city lots included plus paved alley.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
717
Median Age
43
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,094
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,889
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
67.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
% Population in Labor Force
57.9%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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