At a Glance
Median Income
$48,300
$21,904 per capita
Home Value
$111,700
Zillow: $177,660
Median Rent
$812/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
180/100K
2,959/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
72.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marietta residents earn a median household income of $48,300 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,904. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 355 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marietta is $111,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,660. Median rent is $812/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Marietta reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,959/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.1% of adults in Marietta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
72.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marietta has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,837
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density1,542/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans67.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,300
Per Capita$21,904
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$593M
Avg Weekly Wage$815
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,700
Rent$812
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$177,660
Housing Units36
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent180/100K
Property2,959/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault108/100K
Burglary577/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death16,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,170 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+72.8%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Marietta was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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