The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30008 sells for about $337,000, or $191 per square foot.
Prices are down 10.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,507 a month.
ZIP 30008 — Marietta
The 30008 housing market is experiencing a cooling phase with a slight decline in median home values and a moderate increase in days on market. Despite this, demand remains steady for well-priced properties, supported by the area's affordability relative to the broader Atlanta metro. Buyers are finding more leverage as inventory levels stabilize.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking more affordable housing options within the Atlanta metro area compared to more expensive northern suburbs.
Median prices moved down 10.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.6% · poverty 16.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 30008, Cobb County GA
Crime rates in the Marietta area are generally consistent with regional averages for suburban Cobb County, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the 30008 area are part of the Marietta City Schools and Cobb County School District, with performance ratings varying significantly by individual campus.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with localized flood risks in low-lying areas near creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Marietta employment hub and ongoing redevelopment of older residential corridors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Residents typically commute via I-75 or I-285 toward the Atlanta employment core, with average commute times reflecting heavy regional traffic.
The area features access to local parks, community centers, and proximity to the historic Marietta Square for shopping and dining.
The rental market is moderately competitive with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes, showing stable demand.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and retail sectors, with significant employment opportunities in nearby Marietta and Atlanta.
Ongoing residential infill projects and infrastructure upgrades are the primary development activities in the area.
Parcels are subject to Cobb County and Marietta City school district taxes, along with standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of housing stock.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Historic district with local shops and restaurants.
Large community park with sports facilities and trails.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).