At a Glance
Median Income
$70,086
$43,074 per capita
Home Value
$401,100
Zillow: $471,117
Median Rent
$1,491/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
298/100K
1,815/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.8%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
12.5% smoking rate
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 3.9% (8% above 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 $471,117. 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 298 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,815/100K. The murder rate is 9.5/100K.
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 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population61,773
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density2,597/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born18.3%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,086
Per Capita$43,074
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$81,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,491
Housing
B
Home Value$401,100
Rent$1,491
Ownership47.2%
Zillow$471,117
Housing Units26,599
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent298/100K
Property1,815/100K
Murder9.5/100K
Assault223/100K
Burglary182/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,458/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
18.3% 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.