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Marion, SC

Marion, SC.

Population: 13,457 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$153,411
1-year appreciation
-3.6%
3-year appreciation
-3.6%
5-year appreciation
+11.8%
10-year appreciation
+38.5%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$174,949
House Price Index
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
11

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.8 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Marion County Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Florence Regional Airport (FLO) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+74 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$467
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
39.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,063
Average weekly wage
$825
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
76

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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