Is Marion, IA 52302 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Marion housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Marion, IA 52302 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 9 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 251 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold faster (21 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $299,870. Overall, Marion is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Linn County, homes here sell faster than in 74% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Marion ranks #12 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 80 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Toddville 52341 (0% sold over asking) or Ely 52227 (11% sold over asking), while Coggon 52218 (75% sold over asking) and Central City 52214 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.