Apartments for rent in Marion, NC

A small town in North Carolina, Marion has a population of approximately 8,000. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than nationally (14%). Renters tend to be in the minority in Marion, and 59% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $628 a month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in North Carolina. Each month, renters in Marion will save around $303 compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 22 minutes, shorter than most cities in the state, Marion residents know that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Driving a vehicle is the most common mode of getting to work, opted for by 34% of residents, while public transportation isn't used. Not many residents commute to work on foot.

Many Marion residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 21% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 9% of residents work in transportation, which ranks as the top field in the town. With an average annual income of almost $43K, Marion workers earn less than the average North Carolina resident. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Marion has a relatively large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (7%). Additionally, 10% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.