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Marietta, GA

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Marietta.

Population: 295,822 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Marietta, GA is $485,395 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $500,752 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,830/month. 56 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$485,395

Typical home value

-1.0%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$485,395
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
+1.2%
5-year appreciation
+22.2%
10-year appreciation
+83.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$498,104
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$500,752
Median list price
$519,492
Median price per sqft
$215
1-year sale-price change
-2.0%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
942
For-sale inventory
1,337
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
1,155
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
61 days
New listings (monthly)
353

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,830/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,619/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,493/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
56
Elementary schools
34
Middle schools
12
High schools
9
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Cobb County, Marietta City
Schools include
Birney Elementary School, Osborne High School, LaBelle Elementary School, Fair Oaks Elementary School, Pearson Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, hail, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
925
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Westside Lead (12 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.3°F
Average high
71.5°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
229
Days with Moderate air quality
16
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-83,277
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
88,086
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
58,927

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (1 mi)
National parks include
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
35
Hospitals include
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
234
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,182 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
16.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,872
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
87.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
346,779
Average weekly wage
$1,544
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,787

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MariettaState medianUS median
Typical home value$485,395$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$500,752$305,450$325,000
Median days on market41 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,830/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,872$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Marietta, GA?
$485,395.
What is the median sale price in Marietta, GA?
$500,752.
How long do homes take to sell in Marietta, GA?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Marietta, GA?
Typical rent: $1,830/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Marietta, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, hail, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Marietta, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 925 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Marietta, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Marietta, GA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Marietta, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Marietta, GA?
56 schools (34 elementary, 12 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Marietta, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Marietta, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Marietta, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Marietta

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