At a Glance
Median Income
$28,750
$19,255 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
Zillow: $128,556
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
14.6% 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
3.0 / 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 $28,750 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,255. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Martinsburg is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,556. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
5.7% of adults in Martinsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martinsburg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density870/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$19,255
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$128,556
Housing Units31
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,812/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain30.3 in/yr
Elevation1,253 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute15 min
Broadband37.8%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Martinsburg was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.