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Martinsburg, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Knox County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
314 Population 1,744/sq mi density
$49,375 Median Income $22,296 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $276,269 Zillow
$908 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,531 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $908/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Martinsburg, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,375
34% below
$22,296 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Zillow: $276,269
Median Rent
$908/mo
22% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
51% below
1,531/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
32%
Rent
78%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
49%
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 $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,296. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% 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.

Safety & Crime

Martinsburg reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,531/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population314
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,744/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$22,296
Unemployment3.7%
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%

Crime

F
Violent186/100K
Property1,531/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,936/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI43 (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
Broadband84.0%
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.
33.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.