At a Glance
Median Income
$56,818
$32,902 per capita
Home Value
$161,700
Zillow: $252,112
Median Rent
$339/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
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?
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 $56,818 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,902. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Martin is $161,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,112. Median rent is $339/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.6% of adults in Martin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martin has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population570
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density740/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,818
Per Capita$32,902
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,700
Rent$339
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$252,112
Housing Units208
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,873/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation826 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Martin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.