Real Estate Investing in Marion, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 54,581 • Marion County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (73/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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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  • Elevated vacancy: 11.3% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $170,252
Avg Monthly Rent $1,210
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Marion Real Estate

Marion (Ohio) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Across Marion's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run soft: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The $1,210/mo / $170K relationship in Marion looks soft once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. tilts toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

The 0% renter share in Marion masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Marion, OH

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Avg Home Value
$170,252
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,210
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Marion, OH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
49%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Marion, OH metro
0
Days to pending
15.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Marion

3 Colleges 4,056 Students 1,277 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Vocational Public · 162 students
C
Marion Technical College
4-Year Public · 3,008 students
📍 ~953 students rent off-campus
D
Ohio State University-Marion Campus
4-Year Public · 886 students
📍 ~324 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 1,277 students living off-campus, Marion has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

ZIP Codes in Marion, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marion, OH

Is Marion, OH better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

Marion, OH investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($170K prices, $1,210/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

What is the typical rental rate in Marion, OH?

Investors in Marion, OH typically see rents near $1,210/mo per month against $170K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Marion, OH?

Marion, OH sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader OH rental market.

What is the average home sale price in Marion, OH?

Expect median prices around $170K in Marion, OH. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

Can I house hack in Marion, OH?

Marion, OH is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $170K price point reasonable to enter.

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