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Marietta, PA


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Marietta, Pennsylvania

Marietta, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster county, is 13 miles W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 51 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is included in the Lancaster metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 2,689 people lived in Marietta.

The People and Families of Marietta

In Marietta, about 55% of adults are married.

Marietta is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marietta had a median family income of $46,905.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Marietta.

Marietta Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Marietta are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Marietta, 90% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Marietta is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

Marietta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Marietta Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Marietta, PA

Comparing Marietta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women86
Racial Diversity79
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size58
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty66
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built13
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