At a Glance
Median Income
$56,204
$37,836 per capita
Home Value
$206,700
Zillow: $315,580
Median Rent
$900/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% 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+
3.8 / 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 $56,204 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,836. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marietta is $206,700 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,580. Median rent is $900/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
23.1% of adults in Marietta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marietta has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population2,827
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density3,769/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans15.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,204
Per Capita$37,836
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,700
Rent$900
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$315,580
Housing Units1,336
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation265 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Marietta was founded in 1803.
The median home in Marietta was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.