Housing in Marion County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Marion County averages $1,414/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Oregon median of $1,525 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 33% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Marion County FMR Area are $1,257 for a studio, $1,278 for 1‑bedroom, $1,660 for 2‑bedroom, $2,298 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,487 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $246 increase for a 2-bedroom in Marion County shows a 17% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Marion County was 4.1% in 2024, compared to Oregon at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Marion
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Marion
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Marion
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Marion
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Marion
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Marion
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Marion
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Marion
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Linn
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Linn
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Marion
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Linn
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Linn
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Linn
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Linn
OR
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Linn
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Marion
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Linn
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Linn
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Linn
OR
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Linn
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Linn
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Linn
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Linn
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Marion
OR
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Marion
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Linn
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