Investor-grade market analytics for Marion, North Carolina. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.
$256,888
-2.4% year-over-year
6.5%
gross annual
-2.4%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-2.4% year-over-year
25/100
LowNet migration: Bottom 48% nationally
In-migrants avg $61,072 AGI vs out-migrants $49,445
Opportunity Zone Market
2 ZIP codes in Marion are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Marion, NC is experiencing a correction with -2.4% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.63x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.52% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Marion, NC's primary climate exposure is wind storms (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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