Marietta, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Dillon County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
130 Population 116/sq mi density
$127,100 Home Value $146,789 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Marietta, NC

At a Glance

Home Value
$127,100
55% below
Zillow: $146,789
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
289% above
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.0%
50% above
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Home Value
45%
Rent
61%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
389%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marietta a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marietta is $127,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,789. Median rent is $713/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

18.7% of adults in Marietta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marietta has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population130
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$26,746
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$807

Housing

Home Value$127,100
Rent$713
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$146,789
Housing Units60
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity48.0%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death19,641/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation90 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband58.8%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Marietta was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.