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Population:44,320
Pop. Change:5%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area:No Metro Area
County:McDowell County
City:Marion, West Marion, ... 3 more
Zip Code:28737, 28752, ... 4 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about McDowell County

As of 2011, McDowell County's population is 44,320 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 5.16 percent.

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The median home cost in McDowell County is $93,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.10 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, McDowell County's cost of living is 17.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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McDowell County public schools spend $4,610 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14.3 students per teacher in McDowell County.

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The unemployment rate in McDowell County is 12.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. McDowell County jobs have Decreased by 5.12 percent.

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
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 • 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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