Marion, North Carolina · ZIP 28752

Marion — ZIP 28752

Marion (28752) scores 57/100 — Fair for North Carolina. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $245K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share7%

Property crime share93%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100

Avg math proficiency59%

Avg reading proficiency53%

Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100

Typical home value$245K

Median rent$1,310/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$245K

Median Rent

$1,310/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,021

Violent Crime

Property Crime

955

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for McDowell County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
McDowell Early College	09–13	241	90%	95%
McDowell Academy for Innovation	09–13	158	75%	65%
McDowell High School	09–12	1,379	72%	47%
Marion Elementary School	PK–05	333	67%	52%
Foothills Community School	06–08	200	67%	67%
Eastfield Global Magnet School	PK–05	279	57%	47%
Glenwood Elementary School	PK–05	435	52%	47%
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School	PK–05	289	52%	42%
East McDowell Middle School	06–08	392	47%	43%
North Cove Elementary School	PK–05	230	47%	47%
West McDowell Middle School	06–08	550	45%	45%
West Marion Elementary School	PK–05	390	42%	37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

30,602

Median Income

$56K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

41.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28752 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 28752 has a school score of 71/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 28752 is approximately $245K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 28752 in Marion has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.