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City · 13,203 residents · Washington County, Ohio

Marietta , Ohio

In Marietta, a typical home is worth $161,800 and typical rent is $861 a month. Compared with all of Washington County, typical household income is 25% lower, the typical home value is 13% lower, and the share of households that own their home is 20 points lower.

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  • Typical home value

    $161,800

    13% below the county

    25% below Ohio

    • Marietta
    • Washington
    • Ohio

  • Typical rent

    $861a month

    About the same as the county

    17% below Ohio

    • Marietta
    • Washington
    • Ohio

  • Typical household income

    $47,873a year

    25% below the county

    33% below Ohio

    • Marietta
    • Washington
    • Ohio

  • Households that own their home

    56%

    20 points below the county

    11 points below Ohio

    • Marietta
    • Washington
    • Ohio

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

Market now, with Zillow data

Zillow data
Typical home value
$190,024
5.6% more than 12 months ago

From Zillow (ZHVI), September 2026. The Census figures above are 5-year averages (2020–2024).

Marietta is in Washington County. The FHA loan limit ($541,287 for a one-unit home), the fair market rents and the help on this page are those of all of Washington County. See the county

Data updated: October 1, 2026 11 official sources

Only here

What sets Marietta apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

  1. 56% of households in Marietta own their home, against 75% in Washington County.

  2. Nearby, in Cambridge, the typical home value is $121,900: 25% less than in Marietta ($161,800).

  3. The typical household income in Marietta is $47,873, 25% less than in Washington County as a whole ($63,603).

  4. Nearby, in Logan, the typical rent is $726: 16% less than in Marietta ($861).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).

The homes here

Housing in Marietta

What homes there are in Marietta, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).

What homes there are

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Kind of home

Detached houses are the majority in Marietta (69%), but less so than in Washington County (78%).

Year built

The typical home in Marietta was built in 1954, 19 years before the typical one in Washington County.

Homes in Marietta are smaller: 53% have 3 bedrooms or more; in Washington County, 65%.

All homes, occupied or empty. A figure the Census cannot measure precisely enough here is not shown.

Census tables: B25024, B25034, B25035, B25041

What it costs here

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Value of owner-occupied homes

The FHA limit for Washington County is high ($541,287): at least 97% of owner-occupied homes in Marietta are worth less than $500,000.

Monthly rent with utilities

By rent, most homes in Marietta cost less than HUD's 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,003): about 74%.

With a mortgage

$1,217 a month

Washington County: $1,278 a month

Without a mortgage

$504 a month

Washington County: $493 a month

Owners with a mortgage

50%

Washington County: 51%

Owning costs about the same in Marietta as in Washington County: with a mortgage, $1,217 a month; without one, $504.

Value: what owners think their home is worth. Rent: rent plus utilities, for homes of every size. The FHA limit is the most an FHA loan (Federal Housing Administration) lends for a one-unit home; the fair market rent (FMR) is the one HUD uses for housing vouchers.

Census tables: B25075, B25063, B25088, B25081

How it changed

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024

Change since 2015–2019

The typical home value in Marietta rose 49% since 2015–2019, more than in Washington County (40%).

Much as in Washington County, the typical rent in Marietta rose 28% since 2015–2019.

Housing prices ran ahead of income in Marietta: typical income rose 24%, against +49% for home values and +28% for rent.

Change between two 5-year periods that do not overlap, in each period's dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

Census tables: B25077, B25064, B19013

How people live

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

MeasureMariettaWashington CountyOhioUnited States
Rental vacancy Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate4.4%5.5%
Homeowner vacancy Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate0.8%0.9%
More than one person per room Unreliable estimate1.1%1.5%3.4%
People per household 2.042.322.372.53
Drive alone 72%81%75%69%
Carpool 12%7%8%9%
Public transit Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate1%3%
Walk or bike 6%2%2%3%
Work from home 9%9%13%15%
Other means Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate1%2%
Typical commute 10 to 19 minutesUnreliable estimate20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes

Households in Marietta are smaller: 2.04 people on average; in Washington County, 2.32.

In Marietta, 12% of workers share a car to get to work; in Washington County, 7%.

Vacancy: empty homes offered for rent or for sale. Rooms: every room in the home, not only bedrooms. Commute: the minute range of the typical worker.

Census tables: B25004, B25003, B25014, B25010, B08301, B08303

Do the math

What would you pay each month for a home in Marietta?

A typical home is tight for the typical income

We start with a typical home in Marietta, worth $161,800, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 34% of the typical household income in Marietta, which is $47,873 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $57,744 a year.

The calculator's FHA and conventional loan limits are those of all of Washington County.

Your numbers

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Starts at the typical home value in Marietta. Change it to the price you have in mind.

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Your score changes which loans apply and FHA's minimum down payment. Your real rate also depends on your credit.

Down payment
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That is $5,663 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.

This week's average ± a quarter or half point.

Term

National average as of November 5, 2026 (Freddie Mac); your rate may be different.

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Estimated monthly payment

Local data

$1,347

at 7.18% · 30 years

Loan amount
$158,869
Total interest
$228,576
Paid off in
November 2056

Includes $2,732 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.

Does it fit the income?

  • Comfortable

    up to $1,117 a month

  • Tight

    $1,117 to $1,436 a month

    Your payment · 34%

  • Hard

    more than $1,436 a month

Compared with the typical household income in Marietta ($47,873 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.

Show the result as
per month$1,347
Principal & interest$1,076
Property tax$132
Home insurance$67
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)$72

You need at least $5,663 for the down payment, plus closing costs.

Next step

This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.

The city and its county

Marietta and Washington County

Marietta is in Washington County, Ohio. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes its own numbers for the city: home values, rent, household income, how many households own their home and the property tax. They are American Community Survey estimates (average 2020–2024).

Marietta's own numbers

Typical home value
$161,800
Typical monthly rent
$861
Typical yearly household income
$47,873
Households that own their home
56%
Effective property tax rate
0.98%

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (average 2020–2024).

Numbers for all of Washington County

FHA limit, one-unit home
$541,287
Conventional limit, one unit
$832,750
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,003
Price change over 5 years (FHFA)
+42%
Homes in a high flood-risk zone
10%

HUD, FHFA and FEMA don't publish these numbers by city.

Other numbers are not published by city, only for the whole county: FHA and conventional loan limits, HUD’s fair market rents, FHFA’s price index and FEMA’s flood data. On this page, those numbers always say they are for all of Washington County.

Everything about Washington County

Buying

Buying a home in Marietta

A typical home in Marietta is worth $161,800: 13% below the county and 25% below Ohio. With the typical household income in Marietta ($47,873 a year), a typical home costs 3.4 times what the household earns in a year.

Years of income to pay for a typical home

The typical home value divided by the typical household income for one year. The lower it is, the less buying weighs.

  • Marietta 3.4 years
  • Washington 2.9 years
  • Ohio 3.0 years
  • United States 4.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

How prices have changed in Washington County

According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in Washington County rose 66% in the 10 years through 2025.

FHFA does not publish this index by city: these are the numbers for all of Washington County.

Period County Ohio U.S.
Last year (2025) +6.4% +4.8% +2.9%
5 years (2020–2025) +42% +53% +47%
10 years (2015–2025) +66% +93% +85%

The index follows the price of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data

Marietta next to Washington County, Ohio and the U.S.

Three numbers side by side. “Typical” means the median: half are above it and half below.

Typical home value
  • Marietta $161,800
  • Washington $185,600
  • Ohio $214,800
  • United States $332,700
Typical monthly rent
  • Marietta $861
  • Washington $852
  • Ohio $1,034
  • United States $1,413
Typical yearly household income
  • Marietta $47,873
  • Washington $63,603
  • Ohio $71,389
  • United States $80,734
See the full table
Marietta next to Washington County and Ohio
Measure Marietta Washington County Ohio U.S.
Typical home value $161,800 $185,600 $214,800 $332,700
Typical monthly rent $861 $852 $1,034 $1,413
Typical yearly household income $47,873 $63,603 $71,389 $80,734
Households that own their home 56% 75% 67% 65%
Typical yearly property tax $1,584 $1,732 $2,822 $3,119
Effective property tax rate 0.98% 0.93% 1.31% 0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income 56% 50% 46% 51%

“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below Washington County. “High rent” is the Census measure: renter households that pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

Four ways to pay for a typical home in Marietta

For a typical $161,800 home in Marietta, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Marietta's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.

  • FHA, 3.5% down $1,347a month

    Least cash to close
    Down payment
    $5,663
    Cash to close
    $10,517
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    FHA MIP · $72

  • Conventional, 5% down $1,318a month

    Down payment
    $8,090
    Cash to close
    $12,944
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    PMI · $77

  • Conventional, 20% down, no PMI $1,076a month

    Down payment
    $32,360
    Cash to close
    $37,214
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

  • ITIN, 15% down (example) $1,226a month

    Down payment
    $24,270
    Cash to close
    $29,124
    Rate
    8.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

The option that asks for the least cash to close is FHA, 3.5% down.

  • Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
  • Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
  • The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.

How much house can I afford? Estimate closing costs

Taxes and floods

Two costs that change from place to place

Property tax and flood insurance raise or lower what you pay each month. Here are the numbers for Marietta and for Washington County.

Property tax

Effective rate in Marietta

0.98%of the home’s value each year

$1,584 a year for the typical owner in Marietta.

  • Marietta 0.98%
  • Washington 0.93%
  • Ohio 1.31%

What Ohio publishes Homestead exemption for seniors and people with disabilities (Ohio Department of Taxation)

Exemptions and deadlines in Ohio

Flood risk in Washington County

FEMA does not publish these numbers by city: they are for all of Washington County.

Homes in the high-risk zone
10%
2,387
Of those, with NFIP insurance
11%
County Ohio U.S.
Homes in the high-risk zone 10% 1.7% 3.5%
Of those, with NFIP insurance 11% 16% 48%

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage.

Look up your address on FEMA’s map

Renting

Renting in Marietta

Typical rent in Marietta is $861 a month: about the same as the county. In Marietta, 56% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of Washington County, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($1,003 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $19.29 an hour working full time.

HUD fair market rent for all of Washington County

What you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income, working full time.

Size Fair rent a month Hourly wage Yearly income
Studio $809 $15.56 $32,360
1 bedroom $814 $15.65 $32,560
2 bedrooms $1,003 $19.29 $40,120
3 bedrooms $1,359 $26.13 $54,360
4 bedrooms $1,521 $29.25 $60,840

Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

By ZIP code

Fair market rent by ZIP code in Marietta

HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Marietta is in ZIP code 45750.

For 2 bedrooms it is $1,020: $17 more than the fair market rent for Washington County ($1,003).

  • 45750 $1,020$1,380

1 of these ZIP codes crosses the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Marietta when at least 50% of its land is inside the city or it covers at least 15% of the city (Census 2020 boundaries). Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Source: Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file Data from 2020 data Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file

Is your rent high for your ZIP?

Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Marietta

HUD lists 11 buildings with rents for lower incomes in Marietta. These are the largest.

  • Ridgewood Court Apts 280 Ridgewood Dr, Marietta 45750 110 low-income homes · 1 bd: 53 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2006
  • Jaycee Estates 1689 Colegate Dr, Marietta 45750 100 homes, 99 low-income · For older adults (740) 374-4343
  • Colonial Terrace II 100 Cisler Ln, Marietta 45750 83 low-income homes · For families (740) 373-4670
  • Marietta Mills 115 N Hart St, Marietta 45750 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1997
  • Colonial Village 136 Dawes Cir, Marietta 45750 45 low-income homes · For families (740) 349-8185

See all 18 buildings in Washington County Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026

Free help

Help to buy or rent in Marietta

You do not have to do this alone. A HUD-approved housing counseling agency helps for free or at low cost: getting ready to buy, understanding your credit, or solving a problem with your rent.

We found no HUD-approved agencies with an office in Washington County. The nearest ones are below; many serve by phone or online.

An older man and his daughter go over papers with a professional.

HUD counseling is free or low-cost

Assistance programs in Marietta

No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Marietta or Washington County. The ones below are statewide in Ohio: they work in Marietta the same as in the rest of the state.

Which programs do I qualify for? All programs in Ohio

  • Your Choice! Down Payment Assistance

    Statewide in Ohio

    Ohio state agency help of 2.5% or 5% of the price for the down payment, closing costs or other costs before closing, forgiven after seven years; if you sell sooner, you repay all of it. Offered by Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA).

    Forgivable

    See the program Official page

  • Mortgage Tax Credit

    Statewide in Ohio

    Ohio state agency certificate that turns part of your mortgage interest into a credit on your federal tax return, up to $2,000 a year: 40% with an OHFA mortgage (MTC Plus) or 15% to 20% with another mortgage (MTC Basic). Offered by Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA).

    Tax credit

    See the program Official page

Housing counselors near Marietta

The HUD-approved agencies closest to the center of Marietta, in a straight line, nearest first. If one says it serves in Spanish, its card says so.

  • Apprisen - CCCS of Central Ohio, Inc.

    700 Taylor Rd Ste 190, Gahanna · 85 miles away

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 2 more
    (614) 552-2222

  • Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc, DBA Homeport

    3443 Agler Rd, Columbus · 88 miles away

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Mortgage delinquency workshops
    • and 9 more
    614-221-8889x4826

  • Nid-Hca Columbus

    4200 Regent St Suite 200, Columbus · 89 miles away

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Mortgage delinquency workshops
    • and 4 more
    (614) 418-6056

All counseling agencies in Ohio

Help in Spanish near Marietta

None of the 3 agencies on this list say they serve in Spanish.

Ask for service in Spanish

When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask if someone speaks Spanish. If not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.

Housing authorities of Marietta

HUD’s record names them for Marietta or Washington County. They run public housing or Section 8 vouchers. Ask whether their waiting list is open.

All housing agencies in Ohio Source: HUD

Cities

Other cities in Washington County

These cities are also in Washington County. They share its loan limits and fair market rents, but home values and rent change from one to the next.

Everything about Washington County Housing in Ohio

Nearby cities

The cities closest to Marietta, with the typical home value.

Neighboring counties

If Washington County is out of reach, look next door. Each number is that county's own.

Keep going

Guides for your next step

Short explanations, in plain language and with official sources, for buying or renting in Marietta.

All guides
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Questions

Housing questions about Marietta

Short answers with the numbers for Marietta and all of Washington County. If your case is different, a HUD-approved counseling agency can guide you for free or at low cost.

How much does a typical home cost in Marietta?

The typical home value in Marietta is $161,800, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in Washington County it is $185,600.

How much does it cost to rent in Marietta?

Typical rent in Marietta is $861 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in Washington County is $1,003.

What is the FHA loan limit in Marietta?

Marietta uses the FHA limit for all of Washington County (2026): $541,287 for a one-unit home and $1,041,125 for a four-unit home.

How much property tax do owners pay in Marietta?

The typical homeowner in Marietta pays $1,584 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 0.98% of the home’s value; in Washington County, the rate is 0.93%.

Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Marietta?

We found no HUD-approved counseling agencies with an office in Washington County; the nearest ones are on this page. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, or with rent.

Sources: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (Average 2020–2024); FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (2026 data); Conforming loan limits (FHFA) (2026 data); Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (2020 data); HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Public Housing Agencies (HUD) (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) (As of November 5, 2026); FHFA House Price Index (HPI) (2025 data); Homes with flood insurance (NFIP, FEMA) (As of August 3, 2026).