Is East Marietta safe?
Marietta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates East Marietta as “Go”.
Gogo's take on East Marietta
“Go. East Marietta is an exceptionally peaceful and safe suburban community characterized by manicured subdivisions, excellent municipal services, and family-oriented amenities. Visitors have little reason to worry about personal safety, though standard vehicle security in retail parking lots is always prudent.”
About the area
East Marietta spans the leafy suburban corridor east of the historic downtown square toward East Cobb and Roswell. It is dominated by quiet residential neighborhoods, strip shopping centers, golf courses, and nature preserves along the Chattahoochee River corridor.
- Suburban / Leafy
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Residential
Walking and biking in East Marietta
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 26/100
East Marietta is not connected to a public bike-share system, though nearby recreational paths like the Sewell Mill Trail offer dedicated off-road cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below state and national averages.
- High household median incomes and strong homeownership rates foster well-maintained neighborhoods.
- Quick access to reputable medical centers, well-patrolled parks, and major highways.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with high-speed traffic along arterial roads like Roswell Road (GA-120).
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins in retail plazas and park trailheads.
- Lacks dense nightlife or walkable entertainment districts.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in East Marietta, with very rare panhandling at high-traffic highway interchanges along I-75 and Roswell Road.
What East Marietta is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and very safe, with locals jogging, walking dogs, and commuting along arterial routes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial corridors and calm residential streets with negligible safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and comfortable, with steady family dining traffic at local shopping centers.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity on residential streets, peaceful, and safe, though commercial parking lots should be navigated with basic situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
CobbLinc operates regional bus routes (such as Route 45 and Route 65) connecting East Marietta to Marietta Transfer Center and Cumberland, but service is infrequent and car travel is preferred.
Parking is abundant, free, and straightforward across large surface lots in shopping centers, trailheads, and residential areas.
Things to do in East Marietta
- Hike and view the historic covered bridge along Sope Creek Trail.
- Play a round of golf at the City Club Marietta or Indian Hills Country Club nearby.
- Explore nature trails and wetlands at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
Local favorites
- Taqueria Tsunami · Latin-Asian Fusion Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)A popular, casual eatery serving unique fusion tacos, bowls, and craft cocktails.
- Cobb Antique Mall · Antique Store · 4.6★ (1100)A massive indoor showroom featuring dozens of vendors selling vintage furniture, collectibles, and home decor.
- Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (1400)An upscale seafood and raw bar destination offering fresh coastal fare in a contemporary dining room.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.