Living in West Marion, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Marion · Census data 2020–2024
West Marion has 1,066 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $36,715 (49% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $161,600, the median rent is $866/month.
West Marion is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Marion at a glance
- Population
- 1,066
- Median age
- 35.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $36,715State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $161,600State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $866/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is West Marion a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West Marion
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Marion the median home value is $161,600, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $866 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $922 a month in housing costs.
West Marion median household income
The median household income in West Marion is $36,715 and the income per person is $22,444. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in West Marion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 643
- Owner-occupied
- 63.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.7%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.97
West Marion demographics
- Population
- 1,066
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 542
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Marion ›
Education in West Marion
15.7% of adults 25 and older in West Marion have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Marion
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 98.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
West Marion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Marion | 1,066 | $36,715 | $161,600 | $866 |
| Marion | 7,579 | $51,314 | $163,500 | $762 |
| Glenwood | 226 | $120,694 | — | — |
| Nebo | 1,670 | $50,139 | $129,800 | $1,087 |
| Old Fort | 555 | $47,500 | $135,900 | $818 |
| Glen Alpine | 1,991 | $69,697 | $172,800 | $871 |
| Montreat | 630 | $115,568 | $606,400 | — |
| Black Mountain | 8,513 | $77,042 | $358,900 | $1,652 |
| Lake Lure | 1,543 | $80,357 | $627,000 | $786 |
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What is the median household income in West Marion, NC?
The median household income in West Marion is $36,715, 49% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Marion?
The median home value in West Marion is $161,600, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in West Marion?
The median gross rent in West Marion is $866 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is West Marion, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in West Marion?
The median age in West Marion is 35.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in West Marion?
The average commute to work in West Marion is 19 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Marion?
The unemployment rate in West Marion is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Marion?
15.7% of adults in West Marion have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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