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Marion Center, PA Housing Market
The typical home in Marion Center, PA is worth $196,466, rose 8.8% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $130,050 (through May 2026). With 1.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 50 days, Marion Center is a seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $196,466 home is about $1,049/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Marion Center, PA
Typical home value
$196,466
+8.8% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$130,050
Last published period
Redfin, through April 2026
Days on market
50
Average pace
Redfin, through April 2026
Active listings
1
1.0 months of supply
Redfin, through April 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$41,875
Home costs 4.7x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
92.9%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through April 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Marion Center a buyer's or seller's market?
Marion Center, PA is a seller's market, based on 1.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 50 days. Under 2 months of supply is a severe shortage: expect competition on almost anything priced correctly, and little room to negotiate below asking.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Marion Center housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Marion Center, PA. Redfin, through April 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $130,050 |
| Median price per sq ft | $55/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 50 days |
| Active inventory | 1 listings |
| Months of supply | 1.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 92.9% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Seller's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Marion Center is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Marion Center is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Marion Center home prices moved?
Across the 13 months we hold for Marion Center, PA, the median sale price rose 306.4%, from $32,000 in June 2021 to $130,050. The live Zillow value series has rose 8.8% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 1.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 92.9%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through April 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Marion Center?
Priced off the typical home value of $196,466 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $39,293 | $157,173 | $1,049/mo |
| 5% | $9,823 | $186,643 | $1,246/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,049, that implies roughly $44,950 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Marion Center earns $41,875, about $3,075 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 4.7x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Buying in Marion Center in the next 12 months?
Tell us your timeline. We send the Marion Center market brief: the price ranges that actually clear, how long homes sit, and what to fix on your credit before you apply.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marion Center?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Marion Center, PA, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Marion Center?
Active listings in Marion Center, PA went from 2 in June 2021 to 1 in April 2026, a -50.0% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| August 2021 | 1 | not published |
| December 2022 | 1 | not published |
| May 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| June 2023 | 1 | not published |
| July 2023 | 1 | not published |
| July 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| April 2026 | 1 | not published |
Redfin, through April 2026
How does Marion Center compare to Pennsylvania and the U.S.?
Marion Center homes sell for $130,050 — 61% below the Pennsylvania median of $330,200. Against the national median of $410,700, Marion Center runs 68% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Center, PA | $130,050 | not published | 50 days |
| Pennsylvania statewide | $330,200 | +5.3% | 30 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through April 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Marion Center
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 1.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $197 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $196,466 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Marion Center listing goes under contract in 50 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 92.9% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Your equity moved +8.8% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Marion Center varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Marion Center
There are currently 1 homes listed for sale in Marion Center, Pennsylvania.
Active listings
1
Homes on market
Avg. days on market
50
Days until sale
How much do homes cost in Marion Center by property type?
How the Marion Center, PA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through April 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $130,050 | $55/sq ft | 1 | 50 days |
Who lives in Marion Center?
American Community Survey estimates for Marion Center. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
476
Households
184
Median income
$41,875/yr
Median age
44.7 years
Owner-occupied
50.0%
Median home value
$137,500
Median gross rent
$836/mo
Mean commute
25.4 min
50.0% of occupied homes in Marion Center are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $137,500 against Zillow's $196,466 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Marion Center?
2 schools tracked · 905 students
The largest public schools serving Marion Center, PA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Marion Center Area JR/SR HS
Grades 7-12 · 573 students
W.A. McCreery El Sch
Grades PK-6 · 332 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Marion Center, PA?
Ordered by distance from Marion Center, not by size. Compare Marion Center side by side with any of them.
Marion Center housing market FAQ
Is Marion Center a buyer's or seller's market?
Marion Center, PA is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 1.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 50 days, and sellers getting 92.9% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Marion Center?
The typical home in Marion Center, PA is worth $196,466 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $130,050, about $55 per square foot.
Is Marion Center cheaper than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Marion Center's median sale price of $130,050 is 61% lower than the Pennsylvania statewide median of $330,200, and 68% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Marion Center?
Homes in Marion Center, PA spent a median of 50 days on market before going under contract, versus 30 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Marion Center?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $196,466 home is about $1,049 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $44,950 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $41,875.
Are home prices rising in Marion Center?
The typical home value in Marion Center, PA rose 8.8% over the last 12 months, from $180,582 to $196,466 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Marion Center?
Marion Center ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Marion Center?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Marion Center, PA is a seller's market with 1.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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