Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Martinsburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,724. Residents earn $69,038 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Martinsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Martinsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Martinsburg is $69,038, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Martinsburg is $153,200, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $790 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Martinsburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 52 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,095 per 100,000, 44% below the national average.
27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Martinsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,038 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,686 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,024 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,997 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,430 |
| County GDP | $8,000M |
| Restaurants | 305 |
| Healthcare | 462 |
| Retail | 495 |
| Manufacturing | 128 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,849 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.17% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
| Census Median | $153,200 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $239,133 |
| Census Median Rent | $790 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,849 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.17% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,059/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 462 |
| Total Violent | 52.1/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 52.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,094.9/100K |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 260.7/100K |
| Theft | 834.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.7 inches |
| 4% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,408 ft (429 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,652/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3109°N, 78.3243°W |
| County FIPS | 42013 |
Winner: Republican by 43.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.2% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,652/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 462 |
| Restaurants | 305 |
| Retail Stores | 495 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |