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Market MapAlabamaMarion

Marion County

AlabamaPopulation: 29,203
60
/100
Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#26 in Alabama (67 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated May 18, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$156,996
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$942/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
60/100
60
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
40/100

Based on -2.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
96/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-2.0% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
29,203
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
MarshallAL
61$233,686$1,5127.76%BuyView
ClayAL
61$176,274Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentMarionAL
60$156,996Est. pending—Buy
LimestoneAL
60$315,331$1,6296.20%BuyView
PickensAL
60$138,995Est. pending—BuyView
ShelbyAL
59$350,870$1,6675.70%HoldView

The Bottom Line

BuyMarion offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Marion County in Alabama scores 60/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Marion with stronger cash flow

  • Marshall County for cash-flow rentals
  • Limestone County for cash-flow rentals
  • Shelby County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Marion

  • Pickens County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Marion vs Limestone for rentals
  • Marion vs Pickens for rentals
  • Marion vs Marshall for rentals
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