At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$22,296 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $276,269
Median Rent
$908/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
15.5% 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+
3.6 / 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 $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,296. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,339 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Martinsburg is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,269. Median rent is $908/month, with 22.5% 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 1938.
Education
16.5% of adults in Martinsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martinsburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population314
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,744/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$22,296
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$3,085M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$908
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$276,269
Housing Units95
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,176 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Martinsburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.