At a Glance
Median Income
$34,167
$20,310 per capita
Home Value
$62,500
Zillow: $155,677
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
41.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
15.8% 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
3.2 / 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 $34,167 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,310. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marietta is $62,500 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,677. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.5% of adults in Marietta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marietta has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population172
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density465/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,167
Per Capita$20,310
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty41.7%
County GDP$831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,048
Housing
A+
Home Value$62,500
Rent
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$155,677
Housing Units95
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,749/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain25.6 in/yr
Elevation1,117 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute16 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Marietta was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.