Living in Marietta, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marietta · Census data 2020–2024
Marietta has 62,263 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $72,725 (6% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $448,500, the median rent is $1,586/month.
Marietta at a glance
- Population
- 62,263
- Median age
- 34.8State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $72,725State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $448,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,586/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 47.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Marietta a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Georgia median; home values 48% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Marietta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marietta the median home value is $448,500, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,586 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,170 a month in housing costs.
Marietta median household income
The median household income in Marietta is $72,725 and the income per person is $44,683. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Marietta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,783
- Owner-occupied
- 47.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.8%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.40
Marietta demographics
- Population
- 62,263
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 24,707
- Foreign-born
- 18.1%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marietta ›
Education in Marietta
47.4% of adults 25 and older in Marietta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marietta
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 63.2%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Marietta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta | 62,263 | $72,725 | $448,500 | $1,586 |
| Fair Oaks | 9,014 | $62,996 | $199,600 | $1,314 |
| Smyrna | 56,633 | $100,061 | $449,500 | $1,739 |
| Kennesaw | 34,605 | $83,356 | $335,400 | $1,845 |
| Vinings | 14,390 | $94,982 | $604,600 | $1,839 |
| Mableton | 77,678 | $77,980 | $313,100 | $1,472 |
| Powder Springs | 18,009 | $105,070 | $332,900 | $1,583 |
| Sandy Springs | 107,087 | $104,340 | $619,800 | $1,870 |
| Woodstock | 37,381 | $103,496 | $436,500 | $1,821 |
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What is the median household income in Marietta, GA?
The median household income in Marietta is $72,725, 6% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marietta?
The median home value in Marietta is $448,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Marietta?
The median gross rent in Marietta is $1,586 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Marietta, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 12.8%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Georgia median; home values 48% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Marietta?
The median age in Marietta is 34.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Marietta?
The average commute to work in Marietta is 28 minutes; 19.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marietta?
The unemployment rate in Marietta is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marietta?
47.4% of adults in Marietta have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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