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Martin, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Stephens County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
324 Population 129/sq mi density
$43,681 Median Income $40,330 per capita
$148,400 Home Value $320,816 Zillow
$841 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
745 Violent Crime/100K 3,540 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,681 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$148,400 home value, $841/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
745 violent crimes/100K (96% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Martin, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,681
42% below
$40,330 per capita
Home Value
$148,400
47% below
Zillow: $320,816
Median Rent
$841/mo
28% below
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
745/100K
96% above
3,540/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Martin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Martin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
53%
Rent
72%
Poverty
137%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
196%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Martin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Martin residents earn a median household income of $43,681 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,330. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 636 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Martin is $148,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,816. Median rent is $841/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Martin reports 745 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,540/100K.

Education

9.3% of adults in Martin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Martin has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population324
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,681
Per Capita$40,330
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,400
Rent$841
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$320,816
Housing Units170
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

F
Violent745/100K
Property3,540/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,943/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation853 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Martin was built in 1975.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.