Living in Marietta, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marietta · Census data 2020–2024
Marietta has 2,886 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $54,167 (31% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $211,600, the median rent is $1,020/month.
Marietta at a glance
- Population
- 2,886
- Median age
- 45.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $54,167State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $211,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,020/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Marietta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
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 $211,600, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,474 a month in housing costs.
Marietta median household income
The median household income in Marietta is $54,167 and the income per person is $38,220. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Marietta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,446
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.05
Marietta demographics
- Population
- 2,886
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 1,406
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 13.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marietta ›
Education in Marietta
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Marietta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marietta
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.6%
Marietta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta | 2,886 | $54,167 | $211,600 | $1,020 |
| Maytown | 4,443 | $119,097 | $324,300 | $1,712 |
| East Donegal | 8,689 | $109,158 | $331,300 | $1,528 |
| Wrightsville | 1,869 | $67,198 | $182,500 | $1,052 |
| Hellam | 5,953 | $94,750 | $227,600 | $1,289 |
| Columbia | 10,278 | $54,437 | $196,500 | $1,075 |
| West Hempfield | 17,163 | $98,099 | $302,400 | $1,078 |
| Mount Joy | 8,344 | $90,061 | $266,500 | $1,182 |
| Hallam | 2,788 | $75,000 | $198,600 | $1,424 |
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What is the median household income in Marietta, PA?
The median household income in Marietta is $54,167, 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $211,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Marietta?
The median gross rent in Marietta is $1,020 per month, about 35.2% of household income.
Is Marietta, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Marietta?
The median age in Marietta is 45.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Marietta?
The average commute to work in Marietta is 28 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marietta?
The unemployment rate in Marietta is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marietta?
21.5% 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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