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Martinsburg, WV Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Vivian Walker

What Martinsburg does better than anywhere else

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Houston and You can expect to pay around $1,090 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

7 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
Madelyn Thompson

Is Martinsburg getting better or worse?

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2022. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 15.6%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a small town city with about 18,805 people. Median household income is $54,590, which feels on the lower side for the area. It...

4 replies 1 upvotes living
Nicholas R.

Is it worth buying in Martinsburg?

OK so I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,090/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $54,590 in Martinsburg. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

2 replies 13 upvotes housing
Dominic Foster

Should I move to Martinsburg or stay in Kansas City?

Hi all, It's a a small town city with about 18,805 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Appreciate any input. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

0 replies 15 upvotes moving
Aaliyah Miller

Housing in Martinsburg compared to Austin

Hello, I work in food service and The median home value here is around $231,900, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $54,590, which feels on the lower side for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Brooks Jimenez

Studio apartments in Martinsburg -options?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Median household income is $54,590, which feels on the lower side for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Is this normal for Martinsburg? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's bet...

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Ezra Turner

What I wish I knew before living in Martinsburg

First post here. Poverty rate is 15.6%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a small town city with about 18,805 people. Median household income is $54,590, which feels on the lower side for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a r...

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Ezra Turner

Working in Martinsburg -salaries realistic?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $54,590 in Martinsburg. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What are your go-to spots? The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a...

5 replies 14 upvotes jobs
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