Marion Township, MI Homes for Rent

Marion Township, MI, is a community of over 11,000 residents situated between Detroit, Lansing, and Flint. Established in the 1830s and named after Revolutionary War general Francis Marion, the township features homes with large front lawns and backyards, often shaded by oak and pine trees. Some properties back onto lakes, offering private fishing and boating docks. Newer communities have smaller lot sizes and homes closer together. Housing styles include New Traditionals, split levels, ranch styles, and estate homes. The area has a lower property tax rate compared to other parts of the Detroit metro, attracting young families, professionals, and multigenerational households. Marion Township has a low flooding risk but experiences occasional tornadoes, with alarms in place for warnings. Green spaces include Marion Township Park #1, which has a baseball diamond, playground, and walking trail, and Jack Lowe Memorial Park, featuring disc golf and a gazebo. The Howell Nature Center offers over 320 acres of wildlife park and hosts youth camps. Nearby golfing options include Chemung Hills Golf Club and Timber Trace Golf Club. Downtown Howell hosts events like the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest. Dining options range from HorseFeathers Kitchen & Cocktails to Block Brewing Company and Chello Italian Restaurant. Shopping includes boutique stores, grocery stores like Aldi and Meijer, and big box stores like Walmart. Interstate 96 connects residents to Detroit and Lansing, with Flint’s Bishop International Airport 46 miles northeast and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 55 miles southeast.