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Marion, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · McDowell County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,594
Population
1,118/sq mi density
$44,472
Median Income
$20,340 per capita
$131,100
Home Value
$237,051 Zillow
$687
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
153
Violent Crime/100K
5,346 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$44,472 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,100 home value, $687/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$131,100
53% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$687/mo
41% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.6%
29% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,271
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$131,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$237,051
Median Sale Price
$195,000
Median List Price
$274,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.6%
Owner-Occupied
53.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$687/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,282/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
163 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
21.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$189
Active Inventory
32
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
46.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $131,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $237,051 |
| Median Sale Price | $195,000 |
| Median List Price | $274,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $189 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $687 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,282 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 163 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 21.9% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 32 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $189 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 46.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,271 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 27.3% |