The Town FilesMarietta, Ohio
City in Washington County · population 13,385 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,800
- Household income
- $47,873
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 39.4
Marietta is a city of 13,385 people in Washington County, Ohio. The median home is worth $161,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Ohio towns, hipper than 94% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Ohio towns.
How Marietta ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marietta is worth $161,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $47,873, which is more affordable than 15% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $861 a month. 55.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marietta | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $861 | $914 |
| Median household income | $47,873 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 55.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Marietta
| People | Marietta | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 15.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Marietta
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 22.7°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marietta since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 21, 2026 about 2.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on February 27, 2023.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 25,263 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,165 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Marietta itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Marietta
5 public schools with 2,505 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta High School | 7-12 | 1,028 | 17.7 |
| Marietta Elementary School | 3-6 | 622 | 18.3 |
| Washington County CC Barrett Bld | 10-12 | 406 | 13.1 |
| Washington School | K-2 | 226 | 15.1 |
| Phillips School | K-2 | 223 | 13.9 |
Towns near Marietta
- Williamstown, WV1.8 mi · 2,997 people · home $182,500
- Devola, OH3.8 mi · 2,639 people · home $235,800
- Vienna, WV8.2 mi · 10,652 people · home $154,300
- Parkersburg, WV12.3 mi · 29,738 people · home $121,600
- Belpre, OH12.6 mi · 6,728 people · home $159,000
- Blennerhassett, WV15.2 mi · 3,118 people · home $179,800
- Paden City, WV29.9 mi · 2,541 people · home $103,200
Marietta questions
Is Marietta, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marietta scores better for retirees than 72% of Ohio towns and quieter than 26%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Marietta?
The median owner-occupied home in Marietta is valued at $161,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,873, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $861 a month.
What is the weather like in Marietta?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 21.7 inches of snow.
Does Marietta get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marietta since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 21, 2026. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)