Living in Marietta, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marietta · Census data 2020–2024
Marietta has 277 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median home value is $155,400.
Marietta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marietta at a glance
- Population
- 277
- Median age
- 34.1State: 35.6
- Median home value
- $155,400State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 98.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Marietta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 71.1%.
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 $155,400, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Marietta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 93
- Owner-occupied
- 98.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.6%
- Vacant
- 34.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2010
- Average household size
- 4.54
34.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Marietta has many vacation and second homes.
Marietta demographics
- Population
- 277
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 43.7%
- 65 and older
- 7.6%
- Households
- 61
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marietta ›
Education in Marietta
7.3% of adults 25 and older in Marietta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marietta
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 28.6%
- Drive alone
- 29.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Marietta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta | 277 | — | $155,400 | — |
| Naples | 1,412 | $34,696 | $104,900 | $800 |
| Omaha | 1,316 | $55,500 | $106,000 | — |
| Hughes Springs | 1,781 | $52,778 | $153,300 | $896 |
| Daingerfield | 2,529 | $57,500 | $100,200 | $920 |
| Linden | 1,932 | $43,661 | $131,300 | $580 |
| Maud | 988 | $60,441 | $96,800 | $786 |
| Lone Star | 1,543 | $38,646 | $137,500 | $752 |
| Avinger | 351 | $37,500 | $77,900 | $875 |
More for people moving to Marietta
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What is the average home price in Marietta?
The median home value in Marietta is $155,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Marietta, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 71.1%.
What is the median age in Marietta?
The median age in Marietta is 34.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Marietta?
The average commute to work in Marietta is 21 minutes; 28.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marietta?
The unemployment rate in Marietta is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marietta?
7.3% 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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