At a Glance
Median Income
$31,735
$16,599 per capita
Median Rent
$432/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19.4% smoking rate
How Martinsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Martinsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Martinsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Martinsburg residents earn a median household income of $31,735 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,599. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
Education
7.8% of adults in Martinsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martinsburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population582
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density2,156/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$31,735
Per Capita$16,599
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.6%
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$432
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$248,246
Housing Units224
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation807 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute14 min
Broadband94.4%
EV Stations4
Did You Know?
The median home in Martinsburg was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (36 miles).
9.7% of the population has a disability.