Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Martins Ferry is a small city in Ohio with a population of 6,192. Residents earn $43,073 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Martins Ferry receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Martins Ferry has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Martins Ferry is $43,073, 43% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Martins Ferry is $92,800, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $809 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Martins Ferry is below the national average at 235 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,438 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Martins Ferry experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,073 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,499 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,074 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,258 |
| Unemployment | 11.2% |
| 211% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.6% |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,794 |
| County GDP | $5,057M |
| Restaurants | 140 |
| Healthcare | 229 |
| Retail | 186 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,676 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.96% |
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $92,800 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $92,937 |
| Median List Price | $57,000 |
| Median List Price | $57,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $55 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 107.3% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 20 |
| Census Median Rent | $809 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,676 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.96% |
| Obesity | 44.2% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.9% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 22.3% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 11,927/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 229 |
| Total Violent | 234.8/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 58.7/100K |
| Robbery | 14.7/100K |
| Assault | 161.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,438.0/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 308.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,071.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 58.7/100K |
| Arson | 14.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.9 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,658/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1043°N, 80.7291°W |
| County FIPS | 54069 |
Winner: Republican by 26 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,658/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 229 |
| Restaurants | 140 |
| Retail Stores | 186 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |