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Marion County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.South Carolina
$73K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.13,252
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$73K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,486 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1998
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.78%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.57%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.18%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.5 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.180

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,535
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.58 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$58K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

How Marion County compares

By median home value, Marion County is the 43rd most expensive of 46 counties in South Carolina, and its typical home is worth more than 7% of all homes in South Carolina.

Home values in Marion County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$16K$348K
counties in South Carolina ranked by median home value
#South CarolinaMedian valueHomes
1Charleston County$622K161,131
2Beaufort County$560K107,759
3Jasper County$422K19,386
4Georgetown County$385K38,135
5Dorchester County$375K55,758
6Berkeley County$375K82,054
7Lancaster County$370K45,035
8York County$360K104,235
9Greenville County$346K188,914
10McCormick County$332K3,942
11Horry County$313K254,694
12Pickens County$299K43,950
13Oconee County$274K44,837
14Edgefield County$271K9,954
15Spartanburg County$267K144,138
16Lexington County$263K115,802
17Anderson County$262K87,022
18Kershaw County$255K32,845
19Richland County$247K148,453
20Newberry County$224K21,507
21Colleton County$222K23,820
22Saluda County$210K9,802
23Abbeville County$203K11,558
24Sumter County$201K43,489
43Marion County$73K13,252

46 counties in South Carolina are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Marion County, most valuable first

About the Marion County market

How many homes are there in Marion County, SC?

Marion County, SC contains 13,252 residential properties, with a median of 1,486 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1998. The median TopHap Estimate is $73K.

How does Marion County, SC compare to the rest of South Carolina?

By median home value, Marion County, SC is the 43rd most expensive of 46 counties in South Carolina. Its typical home is worth more than 7% of all homes in South Carolina. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Marion County, SC?

57% of homes in Marion County, SC are owner-occupied. 18% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Marion County, SC hold?

78% of mortgaged homes in Marion County, SC are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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