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Marion, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · McDowell County County
Marion, NC
At a Glance
How Marion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Marion a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Marion residents earn a median household income of $44,472 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,340. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 970 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marion is $131,100 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,051. Median rent is $687/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Marion reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,346/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Marion hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marion has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.