At a Glance
Median Income
$120,705
$47,866 per capita
Home Value
$426,100
Zillow: $403,129
Median Rent
$1,589/mo
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
14.6% smoking rate
How Martin Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Martin Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Martin Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Martin Lake residents earn a median household income of $120,705 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,866. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,852 business establishments, including 547 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Martin Lake is $426,100 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $403,129. Median rent is $1,589/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
12.4% of adults in Martin Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martin Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,203
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density872/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,705
Per Capita$47,866
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255
Housing
A+
Home Value$426,100
Rent$1,589
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$403,129
Housing Units450
Rent Burden18.4%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation909 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Martin Lake was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 547 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.