At a Glance
Median Income
$45,986
$37,455 per capita
Home Value
$145,700
Zillow: $181,648
Median Rent
$828/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
125/100K
1,417/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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
3.1 / 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 $45,986 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,455. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,656 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marietta is $145,700 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,648. Median rent is $828/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Marietta reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,417/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Marietta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marietta has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population13,282
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,576/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,986
Per Capita$37,455
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$4,760M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,138
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,700
Rent$828
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$181,648
Housing Units6,930
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent125/100K
Property1,417/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault66/100K
Burglary162/100K
Health
Obesity45.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,492/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation706 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Marietta was founded in 1788.
The median home in Marietta was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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