At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$28,925 per capita
Home Value
$176,400
Zillow: $222,211
Median Rent
$863/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
13.7% smoking rate
How Martensdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Martensdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Martensdale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Martensdale residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,925. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,410 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Martensdale is $176,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,211. Median rent is $863/month, with 22.9% 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 1969.
Education
16.8% of adults in Martensdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martensdale has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population588
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density1,547/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$28,925
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$1,885M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,400
Rent$863
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$222,211
Housing Units256
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
Elevation857 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Martensdale was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.