Marion, OH vs Willoughby, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Marion
77.4
#248 nationally
Willoughby
80.5
#75 nationally
Willoughby leads in crime level (2.9 vs 12.2). Willoughby leads in median household income ($70,807 vs $44,879). Marion leads in walk score (37 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marion, OH | Willoughby, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#248) | 80.5 (#75) |
| Population | 35,531 | 24,163 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $169,702 | $249,498 |
| Median Household Income | $44,879 | $70,807 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+41.4 | R+14.3 |
C+
77.4 Score
Marion, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$169,702
Population
35,531
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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B-
80.5 Score
Willoughby, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,498
Population
24,163
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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