At a Glance
Median Income
$36,667
$15,199 per capita
Home Value
$152,100
Zillow: $146,641
Violent Crime
438/100K
1,751/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
59.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
42.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 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
2.4 / 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 $36,667 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,199. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 235 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marietta is $152,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,641. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Marietta reports 438 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,751/100K.
Education
9.2% of adults in Marietta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
59.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marietta has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population220
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans81.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,667
Per Capita$15,199
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty42.2%
County GDP$869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A
Home Value$152,100
Rent
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$146,641
Housing Units71
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent438/100K
Property1,751/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation351 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+59.7%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute18 min
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Marietta was built in 1970.
21.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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