Housing & Real Estate — Marion, North Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 3,108 |
| Occupied | 2,712 |
| Vacant | 396 |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,263 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,449 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $163,500 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$193,000 |
| Median Rent | $687/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $922/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | moderate |
| Rent as % of Income | 16.1% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 38.5% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 193 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 342 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 250 |
| Built before 1960 | 1,367 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.