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Marion, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Smyth County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,694
Population
1,189/sq mi density
$37,357
Median Income
$30,405 per capita
$160,600
Home Value
$154,984 Zillow
$696
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
429
Violent Crime/100K
4,005 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$37,357 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$160,600 home value, $696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$160,600
43% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$696/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.8%
16% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,767
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$160,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$154,984
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.8%
Owner-Occupied
45.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$696/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
54.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $160,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $154,984 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $696 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,767 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 27.9% |