Living in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marietta-Alderwood · Census data 2020–2024
Marietta-Alderwood has 3,754 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $76,019 (23% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $547,100, the median rent is $1,496/month.
Marietta-Alderwood at a glance
- Population
- 3,754
- Median age
- 38.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $76,019State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $547,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,496/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Marietta-Alderwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Washington median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marietta-Alderwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marietta-Alderwood the median home value is $547,100, 64% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,496 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,979 a month in housing costs.
Marietta-Alderwood median household income
The median household income in Marietta-Alderwood is $76,019 and the income per person is $52,223. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Marietta-Alderwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,670
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.29
Marietta-Alderwood demographics
- Population
- 3,754
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 1,638
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marietta-Alderwood ›
Education in Marietta-Alderwood
33.9% of adults 25 and older in Marietta-Alderwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marietta-Alderwood
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 89.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Marietta-Alderwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta-Alderwood | 3,754 | $76,019 | $547,100 | $1,496 |
| Bellingham | 93,438 | $66,755 | $627,500 | $1,577 |
| Ferndale | 15,999 | $87,579 | $549,300 | $1,477 |
| Geneva | 2,073 | $142,188 | $801,100 | $1,795 |
| Custer | 477 | $93,598 | $527,600 | — |
| Sudden Valley | 6,084 | $100,930 | $489,200 | $1,816 |
| Lynden | 16,234 | $103,233 | $596,600 | $1,707 |
| Everson | 3,040 | $80,250 | $450,300 | $1,294 |
| Birch Bay | 10,837 | $86,854 | $477,200 | $1,222 |
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What is the median household income in Marietta-Alderwood, WA?
The median household income in Marietta-Alderwood is $76,019, 23% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marietta-Alderwood?
The median home value in Marietta-Alderwood is $547,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Marietta-Alderwood?
The median gross rent in Marietta-Alderwood is $1,496 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Marietta-Alderwood, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Washington median.
What is the median age in Marietta-Alderwood?
The median age in Marietta-Alderwood is 38.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Marietta-Alderwood?
The average commute to work in Marietta-Alderwood is 18 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marietta-Alderwood?
The unemployment rate in Marietta-Alderwood is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marietta-Alderwood?
33.9% of adults in Marietta-Alderwood 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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