Marion County, SC Housing Market Brief
county · SC · score computed October 2026
What is Marion County, SC’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is Marion County, SC in its market cycle?
Marion County, SC is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Marion County, SC?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Marion County, SC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $159K | ▲ +1.9% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 60 days | ▼ -34.8% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 13.9 | ▲ +71.6% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 115 | ▲ +1.8% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 8 | ▼ -42.9% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $135 | ▲ +18.7% | Redfin |
How has Marion County, SC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marion County, SC a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Marion County, SC is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 61 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Marion County, SC?
The median sale price in Marion County, SC is $159K, having risen 1.9% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Marion County, SC?
Marion County, SC scores 67 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Marion County, SC's Alpha Score?
Marion County, SC's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (91/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (43/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Marion County, SC? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.