Live Here
Find your place where you can set your pace.
Marion County isn’t just a place to land, it’s a place to belong. Whether you’re coming from the congestion of a big metro, you’ll notice the difference the moment you arrive. Neighbors who know your name. Streets you can actually walk. A pace of life that makes room for what matters most.
Life here doesn’t ask you to compromise. You get the space, the safety, and the community without giving up the opportunity, the connectivity, or the amenities that make modern life work.
Why we made the move
For families and professionals who’ve made Marion County home, the decision comes down to one thing: quality of life. Hear directly from residents who traded metro stress for more time, more space, and a community that genuinely feels like home.
What could you do with an extra 500 hours each year?
Don’t lose another evening staring at taillights when you could be at your kid’s baseball game or sitting down for a real dinner with the people you love.
Imagine a lifestyle where your daily commute is replaced by a stress-free, three to four minute drive across town. By ditching the grind of the metro commute, you can reclaim up to ten hours a week - time that belongs to you and your family. And with high-speed fiber internet available to many homes in the county, remote work here doesn’t mean falling behind. It means getting ahead.
The numbers don't lie
Marion County consistently ranks among Iowa’s top communities for livability, and the data backs it up. From education investment to cost of living, the stats make a compelling case for making your move sooner rather than later.
Every school in the county is getting new buildings within the decade.
Low crime rates in neighborhoods where people take care of each other.
Get more house for your money compared to the crowded metros.
Small-town Safety. Next Generation Opportunity.
Marion County gives you the best of both worlds. On the surface, it feels like the safe, tight-knit Midwestern community you've always wanted to raise a family in. But underneath, it's wired for the future – with fiber internet infrastructure, growing economic opportunity, and a forward-thinking community that's building something worth being part of.
Your weekend starts at 5:01 pm.
When you live in Marion County, you don’t have to pack up the car and drive hours to escape. Adventure is right out your back door.
Knoxville Raceway (The Sprint Car Capital of the World)
The Sprint Car Capital of the World is right in your backyard.
Lake Red Rock
Iowa's largest lake with 15,000 acres of open water and endless ways to use it.
Hiking & Trail Riding
35,000 acres of public land and a 17-mile paved trail that winds through timber, prairie, and river views.
Pella's Dutch Village
Experience a European escape without the 12-hour flight – windmills, Dutch pastries, and a main street unlike anywhere else in America.
Bald Eagle Sanctuary
Where the only thing on your schedule is watching something magnificent.
Pools & Aquatic Centers
Take the plunge with 200-foot tube slides or lounge in the lazy river – you choose the speed of your summer.
Local Dining & Main Streets
No chains, no rush. Just good food and good people across Pella, Knoxville, and Pleasantville.
Skydiving & Adventure Sports
Freefalls, go-karts, and tower climbs. In Marion County, we don't do boring weekends.
Volksweg Trail & Nature Preserves
Mature timber, restored prairies, and the Des Moines River – all within minutes of your front door.
Ready to make your move?
Whether you're drawn to a historic home near the square or wide-open acreage with room to breathe, Marion County has a place that's made for you.
Work Here
From your desk to the dock in minutes, not hours.
Most people assume a serious career means a serious commute; long hours on the interstate, weekends spent recovering from the week. Marion County flips that script. Here, Fortune 500 neighbors meet small-town values, and your drive to work takes about as long as brewing your morning coffee.
Whether you're an engineer, a healthcare professional, a skilled tradesperson, or an executive looking for your next chapter, the opportunities here are real — and so is the quality of life that comes with them.
Ready to fast-track your future?
Explore high-paying jobs across all skill levels with household names right here in Marion County.
The hard stats
You don't have to live in a sprawling metro to work for a global leader. Marion County, Iowa is an economic powerhouse driven by an innovative business climate, and the numbers prove it.
Home to 5 world and national headquarters in a single county.
Proud home to industry leaders: Vermeer, Pella, PPI, Weiler, 3M, and Lely.
Great opportunities in engineering, IT, production, healthcare, and finance.
A large diversity of roles ranging from skilled labor to executive positions.
Employers who actually get it
Marion County offers progressive careers built around real life. Our employers don't just talk about work-life balance, they engineer it. Because we're home to privately owned, forward-thinking businesses, they have the freedom to implement life-changing benefits the moment a good idea strikes.
Built around your life, not the other way around
- Flexible Shifts: Companies like Weiler offer options like four 10-hour shifts, giving employees a guaranteed three-day weekend – every week.
- The Weekend Advantage: Unique weekend shifts let employees work 36 hours (Friday–Sunday) and get paid for a full 40, with complete healthcare benefits included.
- Move-in Bonuses: Over 75 people have already claimed Weiler's $1,000 residency incentive – just for moving to and working in the community.
What could you do with an extra 500 hours each year?
Don't lose another evening to taillights and stoplights.
In Marion County, your drive across town takes just 3 to 4 minutes. Ditching a massive metro commute can give you back up to 10 hours a week – time you can spend doing what you actually love. And if you work remote or hybrid, many homes in the county has access to high-speed fiber internet, so you're always connected without being tied to a city.
