At a Glance
Median Income
$95,000
$31,599 per capita
Home Value
$130,000
Zillow: $312,888
Median Rent
$720/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.1% smoking rate
How Martelle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Martelle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Martelle a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Martelle residents earn a median household income of $95,000 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,599. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,760 business establishments, including 543 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Martelle is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,888. Median rent is $720/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
16.0% of adults in Martelle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martelle has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population432
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,394/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$31,599
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$21,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$720
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$312,888
Housing Units165
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation908 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Martelle was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 543 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.