Market Intelligence Report — NC-000

Marion, NC

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-NC-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$475K
+10.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.26
-9.1% YoY

Active Inventory

250
+21.9% YoY

Median DOM

79 Days
-7.1% YoY

Primary Intelligence Tool — Sold Score™

Will your home sell in today's cooling Marion market?

Sold Score™ analyzes 40+ local data points to estimate your home's probability of sale in the next 60 days across Marion, NC.

Free ReportNo Sign-up~60 Seconds

The Marion market is exhibiting cooling conditions, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.26. This indicates demand absorption is considerably lower than available supply, contributing to a substantial increase in active listings.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Local economic indicators are not yet available for this metro. Check back soon.
Market Analysis

What's moving the Marion market right now.

Active listings have expanded significantly, growing 21.9% over the past year. Concurrently, new listings have decreased by 18.8% year-over-year. Despite a year-over-year decline of 9.1% in the pending ratio, the median listing price has still appreciated by 10.5% over the past year, while median days on market have slightly contracted by 7.1%.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$475K+1.0% MoM

Active Inventory

250+21.9% YoY

Days on Market

79-7.1% YoY

Sold Score™

24-9.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

24
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.26, the current environment places less pressure on sellers to achieve rapid transactions. The increase in active listings and lower absorption rate suggest that buyers have greater optionality, influencing price discipline and potentially extending marketing timelines.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price increased by 8.7% over the past year, trailing the 10.5% median price growth. This disparity, alongside a moderate 2.4% year-over-year increase in median $/sqft, suggests a nuanced performance within the higher price tiers, without indicating distinct softness at this time.

Supply Dynamics

250 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 52 per month.

Pricing Pressure
23.7%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -2.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +2.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.26

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Marion, NC? Homes here are taking 6 days less to sell than last year.

Buyers have leverage in Marion, NC. Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.

Buyer Demand Index
26%
Median Days on Market
79 days
Inventory YoY
+22%

In a buyer's market, strategy beats timing. See how your home scores in Marion, NC and what moves the number.

See my Sold Score & selling strategy

Prefer the data first? Get the monthly Marion, NC briefing and watch the market before you list.

How the Sold Score works →

Agents: no featured expert covers Marion, NC yet — claim this market →

How these recommendations are chosen →

The Monthly Briefing

Stay ahead of the Marion market.

One email per month: median price, inventory, days on market, and curated expert commentary — straight from the Primpted data desk.

Track your ZIP

Get the Sold Score for your exact ZIP code in your inbox each month.

One email per month when your ZIP's Sold Score is updated. Unsubscribe anytime.

Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Marion, NC
CBSA Code
32000
State
NC
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Marion?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Marion metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.26 with median days on market at 79.

  • Are home prices dropping in Marion?+

    Median listing price is $475K, +10.5% year over year. 23.7% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Marion?+

    The typical listing sits 79 days on market, a -7.1% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 52 per month.

  • What's happening in the Marion luxury market?+

    The average listing price increased by 8.7% over the past year, trailing the 10.5% median price growth. This disparity, alongside a moderate 2.4% year-over-year increase in median $/sqft, suggests a nuanced performance within the higher price tiers, without indicating distinct softness at this time.

  • Where can I find a trusted Marion real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Marion agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 32000 · 36mo history