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Living in Marietta, GA
Explore Marietta and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.0 / 10
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Marietta at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population62,263
Median Household Income$72,725
Median Home Value$448,500
Median Gross Rent$1,586
Median Age34.8
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment3.8%
Work From Home19.3%
Homeownership47.2%
Housing Vacancy7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Marietta is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Marietta and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
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Housing & Cost of Living in Marietta
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$448,500
Median Gross Rent$1,586
Homeownership47.2%
Housing Vacancy7.8%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Marietta, GA
Median Household Income$72,725
Unemployment3.8%
Work From Home19.3%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Marietta and how households are structured
Population62,263
Median Age34.8
Average Household Size2.4
Marietta is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Marietta
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Marietta point to warm summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High83.8°F
Average Winter Low31.7°F
Annual Rainfall51.1 in.
Annual Snowfall1.2 in.
Seasonal Life in Marietta
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Marietta is located in Cobb County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Cobb County.
County Intelligence
Marietta & Cobb County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Marietta is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Marietta.
Current NarrowTheList data for Marietta shows a population of about 62,263. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Cobb County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Marietta.
For someone considering a move to Marietta, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.