At a Glance
Median Income
$57,813
$24,380 per capita
Home Value
$115,800
Zillow: $158,141
Median Rent
$895/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
16.8% smoking rate
How Mart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mart a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mart residents earn a median household income of $57,813 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,380. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mart is $115,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,141. Median rent is $895/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
8.4% of adults in Mart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mart has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,025
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,467/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,813
Per Capita$24,380
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$2,179M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,800
Rent$895
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$158,141
Housing Units888
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation531 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute31 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Mart was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.