Housing by town in McDowell County, North Carolina
McDowell County, North Carolina has 4 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $806 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $645 in 2015–2019 (+25.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Nebo has the highest median gross rent ($1,087) and Marion the lowest ($762).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $806 (±$45)
- Households that rent
- 24.4%
- Median household income
- $57,168
- Places
- 4
Cities, towns and townships in McDowell County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | $762 | 48.7% | $51,314 | $163,500 | $922 |
| Nebo | $1,087 | 25.1% | $50,139 | $129,800 | $563 |
| Old Fort | $818 | 51.7% | $47,500 | $135,900 | $1,026 |
| West Marion | $866 | 36.7% | $36,715 | $161,600 | $557 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,450 | $27,450 | $43,900 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,350 | $50,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,250 | $56,400 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,150 | $62,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,300 | $67,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,450 | $72,700 |
| 7 people | $48,550 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 8 people | $51,700 | $51,700 | $82,700 |
How the places in McDowell County rank across North Carolina
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Crime reported to police in McDowell County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65 | 148 | 818 | 1,857 | 44,051 | 2 of 3 |
| 2024 | 69 | 155 | 834 | 1,874 | 44,510 | 2 of 3 |
| 2025 | 66 | 148 | 955 | 2,142 | 44,591 | 2 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for McDowell County recorded 66 violent and 955 property crimes, 148 and 2,142 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in McDowell County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell County Sheriff's Office | 37,099 | 49 | 723 |
| Marion Police Department | 7,492 | 17 | 232 |
| Old Fort Police Department | 838 | — | — |
ZIP codes in McDowell County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28752 | 30,292 | $777 | $166,000 | $55,783 | 27.1% |
| 28761 | 8,150 | $1,088 | $176,700 | $54,869 | 15.7% |
| 28762 | 6,599 | $793 | $196,600 | $66,410 | 22.9% |
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Questions about McDowell County
What is the crime rate in McDowell County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for McDowell County recorded 148 violent and 2,142 property crimes per 100,000 residents (66 violent and 955 property crimes in all).
Which place in McDowell County has the highest rent?
Nebo has the highest median gross rent, $1,087 (±$155) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in McDowell County has the lowest rent?
Marion has the lowest median gross rent, $762 (±$120) a month.
What is the median rent in McDowell County, North Carolina?
The median gross rent in McDowell County is $806 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McDowell County, North Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McDowell County, North Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: McDowell County, NC
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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