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Marietta, OH Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Julia M.

Marietta housing prices -when will it stop?

First post here. I'm single, late 40s, and Median household income is $45,986, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a small town city with about 13,282 people. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. With a popula...

0 replies 15 upvotes housing
Noah Rodriguez

Life in Marietta as a young professional

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and With a population of 13,282, Marietta is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 13,282 people. You can expect to pay around $828 for rent here. Poverty rate is 15.2%, which is higher than I expected. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The...

1 replies 6 upvotes living
Dylan Jones

Is Marietta getting better or worse?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $145,700, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $145,700 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks fo...

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Eva Gonzalez

Things Marietta needs to improve

Hello, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 15.2%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Marietta sits at 125.5 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? The suburbs are ...

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Lydia Bennett

First time home buyer in Marietta

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is around $145,700, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $828 for rent here. Median household income is $45,986, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd ...

1 replies 10 upvotes housing
Eva Gonzalez

Commute times in Marietta -how bad?

So, I'm single, late 50s, and The median home value here is around $145,700, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 15.2%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $45,986 in Marietta. With a population of 13,282, Marietta is a small town. The parks and outdoor areas ...

12 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Julia M.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Marietta?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Rent is about $828/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 13,282 people. The median home value here is around $145,700, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs ar...

14 replies 11 upvotes housing
Bennett M.

Dog-friendly places in Marietta?

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. With a population of 13,282, Marietta is a small town. Median household income is $45,986, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 15.2%, which is higher than I expected. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if y...

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Audrey Richardson

Is Marietta getting better or worse?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right sp...

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