Markets/Ohio/Marion

Marion, OH Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Marion, Ohio. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$182,820

+4.8% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

8.0%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+4.7%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+4.7% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
1.9mo supply ยท Score +2/7

Net migration: Top 33% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral1.06x

In-migrants avg $48,368 AGI vs out-migrants $45,722

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Marion are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Marion Market Summary

Marion, OH shows steady growth at 4.8% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.19x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+68 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 8.04% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score97/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.2x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$57,306

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+2.4%
Base Case+4.7%
Bull Case+7.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Marion, OH's primary climate exposure is wind storms (70/100). 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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