Housing
Home prices and rent in Marietta
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Georgia and the U.S.
Census geography: Marietta city, Georgia. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Marietta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
| Marietta | Georgia | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $448,500 | $303,300 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,586 | $1,393 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $72,725 | $77,353 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 47% | 66% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $206,300 | $287,600 | $448,500 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $888 | $1,102 | $1,586 |
| Median household income | $42,688 | $57,452 | $72,725 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area · Cobb County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent; green figures are the range across 9 Marietta ZIP codes, where HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $117,800. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $66,000 | $75,400 | $84,850 | $94,250 | $101,800 | $109,350 | $116,900 | $124,450 |
| Very low income (50%) | $41,250 | $47,150 | $53,050 | $58,900 | $63,650 | $68,350 | $73,050 | $77,750 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $24,750 | $28,300 | $31,850 | $35,350 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Marietta?
$448,500, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $303,300 in Georgia and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Marietta?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,586 a month, versus $1,393 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Marietta?
The median home value went from $206,300 in 2014 to $448,500 in 2024 (+117%).
What is fair market rent in Marietta?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,554 for a studio, $1,619 for one bedroom and $1,762 for two bedrooms; across Marietta's ZIP codes, two-bedroom values run $1,520 to $1,980. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Marietta city, Georgia. Values are estimates with margins of error.