Best Places to Live in Marion, North Carolina

Marion, NC is a wonderful place to live, with a rich culture and plenty of activities to do. The city has a variety of shops, restaurants, parks and recreational activities, ranging from hiking and biking to swimming and fishing. It has many unique attractions such as the McDowell County Historical Museum, Grandfather Mountain State Park, and the Catawba River. The town also offers a wide array of educational opportunities ranging from elementary school through college. The community is friendly and welcoming as well as safe and secure with low crime rates compared to other cities in North Carolina. There are also wonderful places for families to gather like the local farmers market or just take in some of the beautiful scenes that Marion offers.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Marion is 4.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Marion jobs have increased by 1.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Marion's cost of living is 20.7% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Marion's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Marion, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, McDowell county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 73.4% to 25.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Marion's population is 7,703 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 3.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Marion is $219,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 18.8%.

SCHOOLS

Marion public schools spend $9,553 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.3 students per teacher in Marion. More Education

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Housing Market in Marion

It's a good time to buy in Marion. Home Appreciation is up 18.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Marion is $219,800.

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