Construction Value
$26.0M ▲ 301.1%
Units Permitted
98 ▲ 345.5%
Avg Value / Unit
$266K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Marietta jumped in 2024, up 345.5% from the prior year with 98 housing units permitted. At $266K per unit, new builds are in line with the Cobb County average of $291K. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (20% fewer units than the county average of 122), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$418
per resident
County avg: $7K-94%
$1.1M
per square mile
Marietta vs. Cobb County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 98 | 98 | $26.0M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 6 permit-issuing towns in Cobb County
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