At a Glance
Median Income
$70,086
$43,074 per capita
Home Value
$401,100
Zillow: $468,314
Median Rent
$1,491/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
427/100K
3,147/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.8%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Marietta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marietta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marietta a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marietta residents earn a median household income of $70,086 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,074. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,427 business establishments, including 1,764 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marietta is $401,100 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,314. Median rent is $1,491/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Marietta reports 427 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,147/100K. The murder rate is 1.6/100K.
Education
46.8% of adults in Marietta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marietta has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population61,773
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density2,597/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,086
Per Capita$43,074
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$81,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,491
Housing
B
Home Value$401,100
Rent$1,491
Ownership47.2%
Zillow$468,314
Housing Units26,599
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent427/100K
Property3,147/100K
Murder1.6/100K
Assault266/100K
Burglary360/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,458/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,089 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.8%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Marietta was founded in 1834.
The median home in Marietta was built in 1985.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 1,764 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 67 fatal vehicle crashes.
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