Marietta
The county seat with a real downtown square and a middle half of sales from $370,000 to $689,975.
Updated September 2026 · Source: FMLS, compiled by the Terence Richardson Group
The 60-second read
Marietta is a big housing market. It logged 3,194 closings in the 12 months through September 2026, at a median of $470,000. The median home went under contract in 24 days, so show up pre-approved.
Now, one warning: Marietta isn't one market. The same mailing address covers the walkable blocks around Marietta Square, mid-century ranches, and 1980s and 90s subdivisions out toward the county's western edge. City limits versus unincorporated Cobb also changes your school district and your tax bill. Pin down which Marietta you're buying before you compare prices.
What the housing stock actually is
Marietta's housing stock skews established. About 43% of recent sales were built in the 1980s and 90s, and another 26% date to the 1960s and 70s. Only 12% were built 2015 or newer. Just 5% predate 1960, and those cluster near the historic core.
The middle half of sales runs $370,000 to $689,975, a wide spread by Cobb standards. That's the consequence of the mix: one Marietta search covers starter budgets and move-up budgets at once. Typical homes run 1,648 to 3,072 square feet, and the market prices out around $207 per square foot.
Want to buy new from a builder? Marietta will feel thin. Homes built 2020 or later round to 1% of closings since 2020. This is a resale market, and the value usually lives in a well-kept 1980s or 90s house on an established street.
Data last updated: September 2026. Source: FMLS closed sales, compiled by the Terence Richardson Group. Y-axis does not start at zero.
View the data table
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | $371K |
| Nov 2021 | $380K |
| Dec 2021 | $370K |
| Jan 2022 | $370K |
| Feb 2022 | $393K |
| Mar 2022 | $391K |
| Apr 2022 | $401K |
| May 2022 | $415K |
| Jun 2022 | $429K |
| Jul 2022 | $425K |
| Aug 2022 | $400K |
| Sep 2022 | $408K |
| Oct 2022 | $385K |
| Nov 2022 | $390K |
| Dec 2022 | $400K |
| Jan 2023 | $367K |
| Feb 2023 | $385K |
| Mar 2023 | $400K |
| Apr 2023 | $415K |
| May 2023 | $415K |
| Jun 2023 | $420K |
| Jul 2023 | $425K |
| Aug 2023 | $422K |
| Sep 2023 | $420K |
| Oct 2023 | $428K |
| Nov 2023 | $415K |
| Dec 2023 | $437K |
| Jan 2024 | $385K |
| Feb 2024 | $400K |
| Mar 2024 | $428K |
| Apr 2024 | $425K |
| May 2024 | $465K |
| Jun 2024 | $440K |
| Jul 2024 | $460K |
| Aug 2024 | $426K |
| Sep 2024 | $417K |
| Oct 2024 | $415K |
| Nov 2024 | $423K |
| Dec 2024 | $428K |
| Jan 2025 | $410K |
| Feb 2025 | $415K |
| Mar 2025 | $440K |
| Apr 2025 | $516K |
| May 2025 | $463K |
| Jun 2025 | $455K |
| Jul 2025 | $435K |
| Aug 2025 | $420K |
| Sep 2025 | $430K |
| Oct 2025 | $427K |
| Nov 2025 | $410K |
| Dec 2025 | $415K |
| Jan 2026 | $415K |
| Feb 2026 | $420K |
| Mar 2026 | $475K |
| Apr 2026 | $517K |
| May 2026 | $515K |
| Jun 2026 | $501K |
| Jul 2026 | $504K |
| Aug 2026 | $480K |
| Sep 2026 | $520K |
What tends to work well
- Buyers who want one search spanning $370,000 to $689,975, the middle half of Marietta's FMLS sales through September 2026.
- Buyers who want a walkable downtown square with restaurants, events, and a Saturday farmers market.
- Buyers who prefer established lots and mature trees over new subdivisions.
- Commuters who live on the I-75 corridor.
What buyers should think about
- Buyers set on brand-new construction; homes built 2020 or later round to 1% of Marietta's FMLS closings since 2020.
- Anyone who assumes Marietta is one uniform market; schools, taxes, and price per foot change block by block.
- Buyers who want rail transit; Cobb County isn't on MARTA rail.
- Acreage seekers, who usually end up looking further west or north.
How are the commutes from Marietta?
I-75 runs along Marietta's eastern side, and the I-575 split sits just north of the city. US 41 (Cobb Parkway) and the 120 Loop carry most of the local load. Both back up at peak, so test your specific route at your actual commute hour.
CobbLinc runs bus routes through Marietta, including service along Cobb Parkway. As of 2026 there's no MARTA rail in Cobb County, so most buyers here plan around driving. For current routes, CobbLinc's published schedule is the source to check.
Drive times are realistic off-peak to peak ranges, not promises. Test your own commute at your own hours before you buy; we say that to every client.
- 30-55 min
- to Midtown
- 25-50 min
- to Buckhead
- 25-45 min
- to the Perimeter (Sandy Springs/Dunwoody)
- 35-60 min
- to Hartsfield-Jackson
What schools serve Marietta?
Marietta is served by Marietta City Schools and the Cobb County School District. Verify any address's assigned schools with the district's official lookup.
Marietta High School
Marietta City- 9-12
- grades
- 2,626
- students
- 15.4:1
- student-teacher ratio
- 42.9% / 43.1%
- ELA / Math proficient or above (2024-25)
Sprayberry High School
Cobb County- 9-12
- grades
- 1,831
- students
- 17.3:1
- student-teacher ratio
- 53.4% / 39.5%
- ELA / Math proficient or above (2024-25)
Kell High School
Cobb County- 9-12
- grades
- 1,506
- students
- 16.2:1
- student-teacher ratio
- 56.9% / 55.3%
- ELA / Math proficient or above (2024-25)
Sources: enrollment, grades, and staffing from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data API (2022-23); assessment figures from Georgia Milestones, Governor's Office of Student Achievement downloadable data, 2024-25, share of tested students scoring Proficient or Distinguished on Georgia Milestones (ELA and Math; EOG for elementary and middle schools, American Literature and Algebra EOC for high schools). Attendance zones are set by the district, change over time, and must be verified address by address before you rely on them. We identify schools factually and present official statistics uniformly; we do not rate, rank, or characterize schools.
Everyday life
Marietta Square is the anchor: restaurants, the Glover Park green at its center, seasonal events, and a Saturday farmers market. It's one of the few true town squares in the metro, and it works like one. Demand follows it: Marietta logged 3,194 closings in the 12 months through September 2026, per FMLS data compiled by the Terence Richardson Group.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park sits on the city's northwest edge with miles of hiking trails. Truist Park and The Battery are a short drive south down I-75 for Braves games and concerts.
If you like Marietta, also look at
East Cobb
$515K median · 20 days
Smyrna
$460K median · 33 days
Kennesaw
$407K median · 27 days
Vinings
$463K median · 51 days
Medians and days on market: trailing 12 months. Data last updated: September 2026. Source: FMLS closed sales, compiled by the Terence Richardson Group.
Questions people ask
Marietta questions, answered
Is Marietta a good place to live?
Marietta, Cobb County, GA logged 3,194 home closings in the 12 months through September 2026. That's per FMLS closed sales compiled by the Terence Richardson Group. The draw: a genuine walkable square, direct I-75 access, and a middle half of sales from $370,000 to $689,975. The tradeoffs: almost no new construction, no rail transit, and pricing that changes street by street.
What is the median home price in Marietta?
The median close price in Marietta, Cobb County, GA is $470,000 for the 12 months through September 2026, per FMLS closed sales compiled by the Terence Richardson Group. The middle half of sales runs $370,000 to $689,975, so the median only tells part of the story. Budget for the band, not the midpoint.
How far is Marietta from downtown Atlanta?
Marietta Square sits roughly 20 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. Off-peak, the drive down I-75 runs about 25 to 35 minutes. At rush hour it can pass 45 minutes, so testing the route at the actual commute hour is worth the trouble before buying.
What are homes like in Marietta?
About 69% of recent sales in Marietta, Cobb County, GA were homes built between 1960 and 1999, per FMLS closed sales compiled by the Terence Richardson Group. Think established subdivisions, mature trees, and mid-century ranches rather than new builds. Typical homes run 1,648 to 3,072 square feet, at about $207 per square foot at the median.
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