At a Glance
Median Income
$36,667
$15,199 per capita
Home Value
$152,100
Zillow: $146,641
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
59.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
42.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
21.6% 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?
C+
2.6 / 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 6.6% (83% above 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.
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 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population220
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,667
Per Capita$15,199
Unemployment6.6%
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%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
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
Broadband92.3%
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.
42.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.