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Marietta
  • Town in Georgia
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Atlanta

Marietta

#6 in Best Places to Live in Cobb County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Marietta is a town in Georgia with a population of 60,962. Marietta is in Cobb County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Marietta offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Marietta there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Marietta and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Marietta are highly rated.
    About Marietta...
    Population
    60,962
    Town near
    Atlanta
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $330,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,236
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      325
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      45.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      89.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      263
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,017.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      339
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Marietta

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,585
    National
    $69,021
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