Marietta
Marietta is located in northwest Georgia. Marietta is between the Cobb, Cherokee county. Marietta has 23.08 square miles of land area and 0.09 square miles of water area. As of 2010, the total Marietta population is 56,579, which has shrunk 3.69% since 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 18.34% and is much lower than the national average rate of 9.71%. Marietta median household income is $45,014 in 2008-2012 and has grown by 10.75% since 2000. The income growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 16.90% and is much lower than the national average rate of 26.32%. Marietta median house value is $215,800 in 2008-2012 and has grown by 44.44% since 2000. The house value growth rate is higher than the state average rate of 40.65% and is lower than the national average rate of 51.67%. As a reference, the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for the same period is 26.63%. On average, the public school district that covers Marietta is better than the state average in quality. The Marietta area codes are 678, 770.
Population | 56,579 (2010), rank #13 |
Population Growth | -3.69% since 2000, rank #429 |
Population Density: | 2,442.06/sq mi, rank #35 |
Median Household Income: | $45,014 at 2008-2012—10.75% increase since 2000, rank #173 |
Median House Price: | $215,800 at 2008-2012—44.44% increase since 2000, rank #49 |
Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
Land Area: | 23.08 sq mi, rank #29 |
Water Area: | 0.09 sq mi (0.38%), rank #152 |
State: | Georgia |
Area: | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA |
Counties: | Cobb County, Cherokee County |
School District: | , rank #119 |
Area Code: | 678, 770 |
Accommodations: | Marietta Hotels |
Park Street Elementary School
(0.7 miles) 105 Park St Se Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 770-429-3180 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 553
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.01
(0.7 miles) 105 Park St Se Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 770-429-3180 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 553
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.01
Nelson L. Price Treatment Center Of Gbch & Fm- Inc
(0.7 miles) 729 Lawrence St Ne Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 770-514-8255 Other/Alternative School, Other School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 10
Students: 4
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2.00
(0.7 miles) 729 Lawrence St Ne Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 770-514-8255 Other/Alternative School, Other School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 10
Students: 4
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2.00
Marietta Middle School
(0.9 miles) 121 Winn St Nw Marietta, GA 30064
phone: 770-422-0311 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 7 to Grade 8
Students: 1,161
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.37
(0.9 miles) 121 Winn St Nw Marietta, GA 30064
phone: 770-422-0311 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 7 to Grade 8
Students: 1,161
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.37
Marietta Charter School
(0.9 miles) 377 Henry Dr Sw Marietta, GA 30064
phone: 770-590-4430 Regular School
Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 5
(0.9 miles) 377 Henry Dr Sw Marietta, GA 30064
phone: 770-590-4430 Regular School
Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 5
Marietta 6th Grade School
(1.1 miles) 340 Aviation Rd Se Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 770-429-3115 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 6
Students: 611
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.21
(1.1 miles) 340 Aviation Rd Se Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 770-429-3115 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 6
Students: 611
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.21
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
(1.1 miles) 311 Aviation Rd Se Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 770-420-0822 Regular Primary School
Grade: Grade 3 to Grade 5
Students: 271
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.48
(1.1 miles) 311 Aviation Rd Se Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 770-420-0822 Regular Primary School
Grade: Grade 3 to Grade 5
Students: 271
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.48
West Side Elementary School
(1.2 miles) 344 Polk St Nw Marietta, GA 30064
phone: 770-429-3172 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 546
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.82
(1.2 miles) 344 Polk St Nw Marietta, GA 30064
phone: 770-429-3172 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 546
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.82
Hickory Hills Elementary School
(1.7 miles) 500 Redwood Dr Sw Marietta, GA 30064
phone: 770-429-3125 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 457
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.13
(1.7 miles) 500 Redwood Dr Sw Marietta, GA 30064
phone: 770-429-3125 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 457
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.13
George W. Hartmann Center
(1.9 miles) 119 Powers Ferry Rd Se Marietta, GA 30067
phone: 770-971-7801 Other/Alternative School, Other School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 11
Students: 20
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.00
(1.9 miles) 119 Powers Ferry Rd Se Marietta, GA 30067
phone: 770-971-7801 Other/Alternative School, Other School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 11
Students: 20
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.00
Lockheed Elementary School
(1.9 miles) 1205 Merritt Rd Marietta, GA 30062
phone: 770-429-3196 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 880
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.44
(1.9 miles) 1205 Merritt Rd Marietta, GA 30062
phone: 770-429-3196 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 880
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.44
Burruss Elementary School
(2.2 miles) 325 Manning Rd Sw Marietta, GA 30064
phone: 770-429-3144 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 389
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.67
(2.2 miles) 325 Manning Rd Sw Marietta, GA 30064
phone: 770-429-3144 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 389
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.67
Sawyer Road Elementary
(2.4 miles) 840 Sawyer Rd Marietta, GA 30062
phone: 770-429-9923 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 720
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.16
(2.4 miles) 840 Sawyer Rd Marietta, GA 30062
phone: 770-429-9923 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 720
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.16
Oakwood Digital Academy
(2.5 miles) 1560 Joyner Ave Se Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 678-594-8240 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 145
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.61
(2.5 miles) 1560 Joyner Ave Se Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 678-594-8240 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 145
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.61
Fair Oaks Elementary School
(2.6 miles) 407 Barber Rd Se Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 678-594-8080 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 835
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.28
(2.6 miles) 407 Barber Rd Se Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 678-594-8080 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 835
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.28
Marietta High School
(2.6 miles) 1171 Whitlock Ave Sw Marietta, GA 30064
phone: 770-428-2631 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 2,024
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.62
(2.6 miles) 1171 Whitlock Ave Sw Marietta, GA 30064
phone: 770-428-2631 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 2,024
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.62
Dunleith Elementary School
(2.6 miles) 120 Saine Dr Sw Marietta, GA 30008
phone: 770-429-3190 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 643
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.45
(2.6 miles) 120 Saine Dr Sw Marietta, GA 30008
phone: 770-429-3190 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 643
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.45
Powers Ferry Elementary School
(2.9 miles) 403 Powers Ferry Rd Se Marietta, GA 30067
phone: 770-578-7936 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 454
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.44
(2.9 miles) 403 Powers Ferry Rd Se Marietta, GA 30067
phone: 770-578-7936 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 454
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.44
Sedalia Park Elementary School
(3.2 miles) 2230 Lower Roswell Rd Marietta, GA 30068
phone: 770-509-5162 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 808
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.06
(3.2 miles) 2230 Lower Roswell Rd Marietta, GA 30068
phone: 770-509-5162 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 808
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.06
Green Acres Elementary School
(3.4 miles) 2000 Gober Ave Se Smyrna, GA 30080
phone: 678-842-6905 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 779
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.27
(3.4 miles) 2000 Gober Ave Se Smyrna, GA 30080
phone: 678-842-6905 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 779
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.27
Wheeler High School
(3.7 miles) 375 Holt Rd Ne Marietta, GA 30068
phone: 770-578-3266 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 2,079
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.30
(3.7 miles) 375 Holt Rd Ne Marietta, GA 30068
phone: 770-578-3266 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 2,079
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.30
International Academy Of Smyrna
(3.7 miles) 2144 South Cobb Dr Se Smyrna, GA 30080
phone: 678-370-0980 Regular Primary School
Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 8
Students: 842
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.80
(3.7 miles) 2144 South Cobb Dr Se Smyrna, GA 30080
phone: 678-370-0980 Regular Primary School
Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 8
Students: 842
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.80
Kincaid Elementary School
(3.8 miles) 1410 Kincaid Rd Marietta, GA 30066
phone: 770-578-7238 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 674
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.62
(3.8 miles) 1410 Kincaid Rd Marietta, GA 30066
phone: 770-578-7238 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 674
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.62
Eastvalley Elementary School
(3.8 miles) 2570 Lower Roswell Rd Marietta, GA 30068
phone: 770-578-7214 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 649
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.24
(3.8 miles) 2570 Lower Roswell Rd Marietta, GA 30068
phone: 770-578-7214 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 649
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.24
East Cobb Middle School
(3.8 miles) 380 Holt Rd Ne Marietta, GA 30068
phone: 770-578-2740 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 1,299
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.34
(3.8 miles) 380 Holt Rd Ne Marietta, GA 30068
phone: 770-578-2740 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 1,299
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.34
Labelle Elementary School
(4.0 miles) 230 Cresson Dr Sw Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 678-842-6955 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 453
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.44
(4.0 miles) 230 Cresson Dr Sw Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 678-842-6955 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 453
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.44
Bells Ferry Elementary School
(4.3 miles) 2600 Bells Ferry Rd Marietta, GA 30066
phone: 678-594-8950 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 593
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.48
(4.3 miles) 2600 Bells Ferry Rd Marietta, GA 30066
phone: 678-594-8950 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 593
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.48
Belmont Hills Elementary School
(4.3 miles) 605 Glendale Placese Smyrna, GA 30080
phone: 678-842-6810 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 493
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.13
(4.3 miles) 605 Glendale Placese Smyrna, GA 30080
phone: 678-842-6810 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 493
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.13
Osborne High School
(4.5 miles) 2451 Favor Rd Sw Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 770-437-5900 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 1,666
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.87
(4.5 miles) 2451 Favor Rd Sw Marietta, GA 30060
phone: 770-437-5900 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 1,666
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.87
Milford Elementary School
(4.5 miles) 2390 Austell Rd Sw Marietta, GA 30008
phone: 678-842-6966 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 627
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.12
(4.5 miles) 2390 Austell Rd Sw Marietta, GA 30008
phone: 678-842-6966 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 627
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.12
Campbell High School
(4.6 miles) 5265 Ward St Se Smyrna, GA 30080
phone: 678-842-6850 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 2,280
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.66
(4.6 miles) 5265 Ward St Se Smyrna, GA 30080
phone: 678-842-6850 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 2,280
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.66
Sprayberry High School
(4.6 miles) 2525 Sandy Plains Rd Marietta, GA 30066
phone: 770-578-3200 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 1,783
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.38
(4.6 miles) 2525 Sandy Plains Rd Marietta, GA 30066
phone: 770-578-3200 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 1,783
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.38
Devereux Ackerman Academy
(4.6 miles) 1291 Stanley Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30152
phone: 770-427-0147 Special Education School, Other School
Grade: Grade 2 to Grade 12
Students: 68
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.23
(4.6 miles) 1291 Stanley Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30152
phone: 770-427-0147 Special Education School, Other School
Grade: Grade 2 to Grade 12
Students: 68
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.23
Daniell Middle School
(4.7 miles) 2900 Scott Rd Marietta, GA 30066
phone: 678-594-8048 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 985
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.28
(4.7 miles) 2900 Scott Rd Marietta, GA 30066
phone: 678-594-8048 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 985
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.28
Brumby Elementary School
(4.8 miles) 1306 Powers Ferry Rd Se Marietta, GA 30067
phone: 770-916-7070 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 1,014
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.49
(4.8 miles) 1306 Powers Ferry Rd Se Marietta, GA 30067
phone: 770-916-7070 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 1,014
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.49
As of 2008-2012, median price of a house in Marietta is $215,800, which is higher than the state average of $156,400 and is higher than the national average of $181,400. The Marietta median house value has grown by 44.44% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Marietta is higher than the state average rate of 40.65% and is lower than the national average rate of 51.67%. The median year that a house in Marietta was built is 1982, which is older than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1986 and is newer than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1975.
Topics:House ValueHousing OccupancyYear Structure BuiltMortgage StatusMortgage Owner’s CostsNone-Mortgage Owner’s CostsUnits in StructureRoomsBedroomsHouse Heating FuelGross RentVehicle Available
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 10,273 Owner Occupied Houses in Marietta, GA, #49
Median House Price Growth Since 2000, #270
House Value DistributionMarietta, GAGeorgiaU.S.$50k orLess$50K to$100k$100K to$150k$150 to$200k$200k to$300k$300k to$500k$500k to$1 million$1 millionor more02040Percentage of All Houses (%)
Ranks: $50K or Less, $50-100K, $100-150K, $150-200K, $200-300K, $300-500K, $500-1M, $1M or More
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
*Based on 2010 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #203
Year Structure Built DistributionMarietta, GAGeorgiaU.S.1959 or earlier1960 to 19691970 to 19791980 to 19891990 to 20002000 to 2010010203040Percentage of All Houses (%)
Ranks: 1995 or earlier, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-2000, 2000-2010
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Marietta, GA | 215,800 USD |
Georgia | 156,400 USD |
U.S. | 181,400 USD |
Marietta, GA | 44.44% |
Georgia | 40.65% |
U.S. | 51.67% |
Marietta, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 26,918, see rank | 100% | 4,088,801 | 131,704,730 |
Occupied Housing Units | 23,065 | 85.69%, see rank | 87.69% | 88.62% |
Owner Occupied | 9,750 | 36.22%, see rank | 57.58% | 57.69% |
Renter Occupied | 13,315 | 49.47%, see rank | 30.11% | 30.93% |
Vacant Housing Units | 3,853 | 14.31%, see rank | 12.31% | 11.38% |
For Rent | 2,512 | 9.33%, see rank | 4.27% | 3.14% |
For Sale Only | 385 | 1.43%, see rank | 2.05% | 1.44% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 124 | 0.46%, see rank | 0.49% | 0.48% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 64 | 0.24%, see rank | 1.99% | 3.53% |
For Migrant Workers | 1 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.02% | 0.02% |
Other Vacant | 767 | 2.85%, see rank | 3.49% | 2.77% |
Marietta, GA | Georgia | U.S. |
1982 | 1986 | 1975 |
Marietta, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 10,273 | 100% | 2,315,287 | 75,484,661 |
With a Mortgage | 8,004 | 77.91%, see rank | 70.88% | 67.13% |
Without a Mortgage | 2,269 | 22.09%, see rank | 29.12% | 32.87% |
Just 20 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta is Marietta, the largest city and county seat of Cobb County. Marietta is known for its historic town square, Civil War history, and excellent quality of life. It’s more affordable than many surrounding cities in Cobb County, Georgia, with the beautiful backdrop of the Kennesaw Mountains.
Marietta is frequently named one of the best places to live and noted for its affordability. It was ranked 8th among the Top 10 Affordable Suburbs with a City Feel by Zillow and Yelp for striking a balance between suburb and city living. The report even noted its culinary scene that “rivals that of Atlanta!”
Marietta offers endless attractions for families, retirees, and singles:
- Six Flags White Water
- Marietta Museum of History
- Gone with the Wind Museum
- Marietta Square (Glover Park)
- Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
- Marietta Fire Museum
- Elizabeth Porter Park & Sprayground
- More than 320 restaurants!