At a Glance
Median Income
$43,681
$40,330 per capita
Home Value
$148,400
Zillow: $312,325
Median Rent
$841/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Martin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 10.1% (181% 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 $312,325. 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.
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 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population324
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,681
Per Capita$40,330
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,400
Rent$841
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$312,325
Housing Units170
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,943/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
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.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.