Real Estate Investing in Marietta, Ohio

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 27,506 • Washington County

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Should you buy in Marietta, OH? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (59/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 11.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $198,038
Avg Monthly Rent $985
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Marietta Real Estate

Marietta (Ohio) spans 2 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Across Marietta's 2 ZIPs, fundamentals run lackluster: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Market conditions in Marietta are muted. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

The 0% renter share in Marietta masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Marietta, OH

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Avg Home Value
$198,038
Avg Monthly Rent
$985
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Marietta, OH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Marietta, OH metro
0
Days to pending
7.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Marietta

3 Colleges 2,997 Students 932 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training
Vocational Public · 189 students
📍 ~189 students rent off-campus
C
Marietta College
4-Year Private · 1,171 students
C
Washington State Community College
4-Year Public · 1,637 students
📍 ~743 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 932 students living off-campus, Marietta has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

ZIP Codes in Marietta, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marietta, OH

Is Marietta in OH worth investing in?

Our data puts Marietta, OH at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $198K and rents around $985/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is Marietta, OH better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

Marietta, OH investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($198K prices, $985/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

Where do rents currently stand in Marietta, OH?

The typical rental in Marietta, OH commands about $985/mo monthly. That rent profile consistent cash flow against the $198K purchase basis.

How landlord-friendly is Marietta, OH?

The landlord environment in Marietta, OH is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Is vacancy a concern in Marietta, OH?

Expect elevated vacancy in Marietta, OH. Rents at $985/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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