Real Estate Investing in Marion County, Missouri

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 29,434

Should you buy in Marion County, MO? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (58/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.8 / 5 (45/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 12.7% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.8/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $266,927
Avg Monthly Rent $877
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Marion County Real Estate

Marion County (MO) covers 6 ZIPs and 6 municipalities. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been thin across most of the geography.

A 2.8 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Marion County sits firmly in that category.

A 29,434 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Marion a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$266,927
Avg Monthly Rent
$877
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MO)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Hannibal, MO metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
58%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Marion County

1 College 441 Students
C
Hannibal-LaGrange University
4-Year Private Β· 441 students

Cities in Marion County

ZIP Codes in Marion County, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marion County

What is the average home sale price in, MO?

Typical homes in, MO go for around $267K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

Does, MO favor landlords or tenants?

Rental owners in, MO deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

Does, MO outperform the MO average?

, MO measures broadly in line with the MO state benchmark. Investors should treat statewide figures as a reference, not a substitute for local data.

Should investors consider, MO?

The 2.8/5 investability rating in, MO reflects its $267K prices and $877/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within MO.

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