At a Glance
Median Income
$43,073
$23,499 per capita
Home Value
$92,800
Zillow: $92,937
Median Rent
$809/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
1,098/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
22.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Martins Ferry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Martins Ferry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Martins Ferry a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Martins Ferry residents earn a median household income of $43,073 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,499. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,794 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Martins Ferry is $92,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,937. Median rent is $809/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Martins Ferry reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,098/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Martins Ferry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martins Ferry has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,192
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density2,658/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,073
Per Capita$23,499
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty22.6%
County GDP$5,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,800
Rent$809
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$92,937
Housing Units3,423
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent183/100K
Property1,098/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault137/100K
Burglary122/100K
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation938 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Martins Ferry was founded in 1779.
The median home in Martins Ferry was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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