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Overview
Population:44,996
Pop. Change:7%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area:No Metro Area
County:McDowell County
City:Marion, West Marion, ... 3 more
Zip Code:28752, 28761, ... 3 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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McDowell's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about McDowell County

As of 2012, McDowell County's population is 44,996 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 6.76 percent.

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The median home cost in McDowell County is $110,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.33 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, McDowell County's cost of living is 13.50% Lower than the U.S. average.

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McDowell County public schools spend $4,574 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 14.3 students per teacher in McDowell County.

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The unemployment rate in McDowell County is 11.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. McDowell County jobs have Increased by 0.18 percent.


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Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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McDowell County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes


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