Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Marietta

Affordability in Marietta, GA

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Marietta is $1,586 per month and the median household income is $72,725 per year. With 53% of residents renting their homes, demand for affordable options is significant in this majority-renter city.

Lease Lantern tracks 12 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 407 units in Marietta, offering alternatives for renters whose budgets fall below market-rate rents.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Marietta Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 298 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Getting Around Marietta

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Marietta rates 38 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 25 (Some Transit) for transit access, and 35 for bikeability. Most errands and commutes will likely require a car.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 60 public schools across 3 districts serve Marietta, including 38 elementary, 12 middle, and 10 high schools. Ratings and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living in Marietta, GA

The median household income in Marietta is $72,725 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,586 per month, which gives useful context for how much assisted housing can save eligible renters.

• Median household income: $72,725/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,586/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of residents who rent: 53% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Affordable and income-based units in Marietta are priced below market rate for households that qualify. Lease Lantern lists 12 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties covering 407 units across the city.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 12 affordable housing properties in Marietta have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Renters can take that as a reassuring baseline, though individual properties may still face localized drainage or weather-related concerns not captured in flood-zone data.