Real Estate Investing in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 694 • Northumberland County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (57/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 19.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).
  • Lower household income: $37,417 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $88,660
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Marion Heights Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Pennsylvania: Marion Heights has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

Marion Heights is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. plainly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Market conditions in Marion Heights are muted. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Marion Heights's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$88,660
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (PA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Sunbury, PA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
59%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Sunbury, PA metro
0
Days to pending
10.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Marion Heights, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marion Heights, PA

Is real estate in Marion Heights, PA a good investment right now?

Our data puts Marion Heights, PA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $89K and rents around $873/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Where do rents currently stand in Marion Heights, PA?

Rent in Marion Heights, PA is around $873/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $89K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Is Marion Heights, PA landlord-friendly?

The landlord environment in Marion Heights, PA is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

What are vacancy rates like in Marion Heights, PA?

Vacancy risk in Marion Heights, PA is elevated. That supports steady cash flow for typical rental holds.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Marion Heights, PA?

Marion Heights, PA is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $89K price point reasonable to enter.

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