Living in Marietta, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marietta · Census data 2020–2024
Marietta has 13,203 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $47,873 (33% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $161,800, the median rent is $861/month.
Marietta at a glance
- Population
- 13,203
- Median age
- 39.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $47,873State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $161,800State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $861/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 55.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Marietta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Marietta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marietta the median home value is $161,800, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $861 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,217 a month in housing costs.
Marietta median household income
The median household income in Marietta is $47,873 and the income per person is $32,127. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Marietta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,852
- Owner-occupied
- 55.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.3%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.04
Marietta demographics
- Population
- 13,203
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 5,893
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marietta ›
Education in Marietta
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Marietta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marietta
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Marietta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta | 13,203 | $47,873 | $161,800 | $861 |
| Williamstown | 2,980 | $89,013 | $182,500 | $839 |
| Devola | 2,688 | $99,702 | $235,800 | $977 |
| Boaz | 1,400 | $72,560 | $244,500 | $1,292 |
| Reno | 1,040 | $43,786 | $213,800 | $764 |
| Waverly | 361 | $68,507 | $271,200 | — |
| Lowell | 556 | $46,313 | $131,800 | $826 |
| North Hills | 926 | $145,000 | $258,900 | — |
| Vienna | 10,518 | $60,388 | $154,300 | $809 |
More for people moving to Marietta
Marietta ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Marietta: FAQ
What is the median household income in Marietta, OH?
The median household income in Marietta is $47,873, 33% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $161,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Marietta?
The median gross rent in Marietta is $861 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Marietta, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Marietta?
The median age in Marietta is 39.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Marietta?
The average commute to work in Marietta is 16 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marietta?
The unemployment rate in Marietta is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marietta?
28.6% 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.
Last updated: