At a Glance
Median Income
$22,569
$14,969 per capita
Home Value
$72,700
Zillow: $79,368
Median Rent
$350/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
543/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
63.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
33.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
318 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Martin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 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 $22,569 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,969. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,160 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Martin is $72,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,368. Median rent is $350/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Martin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 543/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
5.1% of adults in Martin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
63.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martin has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population412
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density564/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$22,569
Per Capita$14,969
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.0%
County GDP$1,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$912
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,700
Rent$350
Ownership17.4%
Zillow$79,368
Housing Units321
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property543/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death19,361/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation641 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+63.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute22 min
Broadband67.6%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Martin was founded in 1920.
The median home in Martin was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
37.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.