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Marietta.
About
Life in Marietta
Marietta offers solid suburban living with straightforward job prospects and reasonable access to Atlanta, though you'll want to be realistic about what that commute involves. The median home price around $449,000 and median household income near $70,000 put it in the middle-suburban range—not cheap, but not overheated either. Major employers like Lockheed Martin and the air base provide economic stability, and the unemployment rate of 3.2% is healthy.
Marietta at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Foreign-Born
18.1%
Broadband Internet
94.0%
of households
Population Growth
+4.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Marietta: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Marietta, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (18.6%), and 15.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.4%
of residents
65 and Older
13.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.8%
of households
Married Couples
36.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.40
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Marietta
In Marietta, rent runs 14% above the GA average, and home values are 48% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,697
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $471,498 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Marietta and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Marietta is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Marietta Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute27.5 min avg
How Marietta residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Marietta, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 12% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Marietta runs 12% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
290.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,534.8
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Marietta Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cobb County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cobb County, which includes Marietta, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Hail | $8,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $54,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.0M |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Drought | $55,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cobb County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cobb County, which includes Marietta, is typically good.
Median AQI
35
Cobb County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Marietta has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.1"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
63
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.94" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 4.94" |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.94" |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 4.03" |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.18" |
| Jun | 82°F | 65°F | 4.14" |
| Jul | 84°F | 68°F | 7.03" |
| Aug | 84°F | 68°F | 4.81" |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 3.70" |
| Oct | 71°F | 51°F | 4.15" |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 4.46" |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 4.86" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Marietta
Marietta has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
17.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Ridgeview Institute
Psychiatric · 7 mi away · Smyrna
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.4 mi away · Austell
Northside Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.2 mi away · Atlanta
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Marietta
Marietta's student/teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 47.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Marietta
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 893 students · in-state tuition $15,441 · 48% graduate · median earnings $48,303 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Chamberlain University-Georgia
11.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,940 students · in-state tuition $21,250 · 73% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,352 students · in-state tuition $49,430 · 53% graduate · median earnings $60,002 (10 yrs after entry)
American InterContinental University-Atlanta
10.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 734 students · in-state tuition $13,297 · 19% graduate · median earnings $42,612 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Marietta
Marietta has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
3 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
15 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
17 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
69 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
80 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
81 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Marietta
Switzer Library
266 Roswell Street, Marietta
Cities Near Marietta
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Marietta?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Marietta FAQ
Is Marietta, Georgia affordable?⌄
Marietta's median rent is $1,586/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $72,725/year. Median home value is $448,500.
Is Marietta, Georgia safe?⌄
Marietta's violent crime rate was 291 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1535 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Marietta, Georgia?⌄
Marietta has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Marietta, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Marietta is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,586/month and median household income is $72,725/year. The median home value is $448,500. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Marietta, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Marietta is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from