Marietta-Alderwood is a small town of 3,304 in Washington, with a median household income of $83,507
and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is
4% above the national average.
Strengths:
Marietta-Alderwood stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Marietta-Alderwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Marietta-Alderwood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 104.1
Marietta-Alderwood's overall cost of living index is 104.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marietta-Alderwood costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.
Metric
Marietta-Alderwood, WA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$404,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,239
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,507
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Marietta-Alderwood's violent crime rate is 235.1 per 100,000 residents
— 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
235.1 /100k
Property Crime
2234.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Marietta-Alderwood, WA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marietta-Alderwood sees average highs of 46.3°F in January
and 72.7°F in July,
with 34.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.4 inches of snow per year.
Marietta-Alderwood's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Marietta-Alderwood roughly 4% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $404,400 and median rent is $1,239/month.
Marietta-Alderwood's violent crime rate is 235.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2234.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Marietta-Alderwood, WA has a population of 3,304, a median household income of $83,507, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Marietta-Alderwood averages 46.3°F in January and 72.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.7 inches
with about 3.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Marietta-Alderwood, Washington is 3,304 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marietta-Alderwood: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $404,400, median household income $83,507, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marietta-Alderwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.