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Martin, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Red River Parish County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
674 Population 58/sq mi density
$57,684 Median Income $21,581 per capita
$121,700 Home Value $124,489 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,684 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Martin, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,684
23% below
$21,581 per capita
Home Value
$121,700
57% below
Zillow: $124,489
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
66.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 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
77%
Home Value
43%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Martin a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Martin residents earn a median household income of $57,684 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,581. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Martin is $121,700 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,489. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Martin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

11.9% of adults in Martin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 66.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Martin has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population674
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,684
Per Capita$21,581
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$990M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,700
Rent
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$124,489
Housing Units256
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,457/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation206 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+66.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Martin was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.