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There are 1,050 USDA backed residential loans in Marion county with an average loan balance of $174,280. Over 84% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 39 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $173,938. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,409 SqFt. Marion county applies the standard USDA income limits to determine loan eligibility. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $90,300. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit is increased to $119,200.

The size of Marion County is roughly 3,094 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Marion cover 165 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 5.3% of Marion County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Marion County is 2. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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*Aumsville   •   *Aurora   •   Bethel Gospel Park   •   Breitenbush   •   Breitenbush Hot Springs   •   *Brooks   •   *Butteville   •   Butteville Station   •   Champoeg   •   Chemawa   •   Clear Lake   •   Curtis   •   *Detroit   •   *Donald   •   Downs   •   Elkhorn   •   Fairfield   •   Fargo   •   Fellers   •   Four Corners   •   Fruitland   •   *Gates   •   Geer   •   *Gervais   •   Gooch   •   Hayesville   •   Hazel Green   •   Hito   •   Hopmere   •   *Hubbard   •   *Idanha   •   *Jefferson   •   Keizer   •   *Labish Village   •   Lakebrook   •   Macleay   •   *Marion   •   McKee   •   *Mehama   •   Middle Grove   •   Monitor   •   *Mount Angel   •   Niagara   •   North Howell   •   North Santiam   •   Oak Park   •   Orville   •   Pratum   •   Quinaby   •   Roberts   •   Rosedale   •   Saint Louis   •   *Saint Paul   •   Salem   •   *Scotts Mills   •   Shaff   •   Shaw   •   Sidney   •   *Silverton   •   *Stayton   •   *Sublimity   •   Sunnyside   •   Talbot   •   *Turner   •   West Stayton   •   West Woodburn   •   *Woodburn   •   Young

A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Marion County.

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Marion County, Oregon
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Marion County, located in the heart of the Willamette Valley in the great state of Oregon, was officially established on July 5, 1843. The county was named in honor of General Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War hero known as the "Swamp Fox." It originally encompassed a much larger area, including parts of present-day Linn, Clackamas, Wasco, and Lewis County. Over the years, the county's boundaries were redefined to its current size.

Before white settlers arrived, the Kalapuya Native American tribe primarily inhabited this region. Pioneers began settling in the area in the early 1840s, attracted by the Oregon Trail and the rich, fertile lands of the Willamette Valley. Salem, the county seat, was founded in 1842 and later became Oregon's state capital.

Among the key historical events in Marion County, the Methodist Mission was established in present-day Salem in 1834 by Reverend Jason Lee. This Mission was an early significant factor in the region's development.

Economically, the area predominantly focused on agriculture, timber, and manufacturing industries. This region produced hops, grains, fruits, vegetables, and wool. Salem's woolen mills, established in the 1880s, were once famous for producing Oregon's finest wool.

Marion County has been home to several notable residents, including President Herbert Hoover, who lived in Salem for a brief period when he was a child.

Now for a fun fact: the Oregon State Fair, held every year since 1862, takes place in Marion County's Salem. It showcases the diverse agricultural products and cultural activities of the region and is a source of entertainment and enjoyment for all ages.


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