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Marble, NC

Marble, NC.

Population: 3,056 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Marble, NC is $239,887 — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $268,000 after a median 76 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$239,887

Typical home value

-1.1%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$239,887
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+109.5%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$244,097
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$268,000
Median list price
$261,500
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
-25.2%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
94.4%
Active listings
16
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$817/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,343/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,585/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
The Oaks Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, landslide, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
93.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
62.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (39 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER HABERSHAM, UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+321 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1996
Housing built before 1970
20.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,145
Households with broadband internet
70.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,458
Average weekly wage
$877
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
239

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MarbleState medianUS median
Typical home value$239,887$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$268,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days70 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,145$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Marble, NC?
$239,887.
What is the median sale price in Marble, NC?
$268,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Marble, NC?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in Marble, NC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,012/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Marble, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, landslide, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Marble, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Marble, NC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Marble, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Marble, NC?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Marble, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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