Martinsburg, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jefferson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,805
Population
2,836/sq mi density
$54,590
Median Income
$29,406 per capita
$231,900
Home Value
$312,100 Zillow
$1,090
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
221
Violent Crime/100K
1,727 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$54,590 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$231,900 home value, $1,090/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$231,900
18% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
6% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.2%
23% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
7,958
Median year built: 1962
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$231,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$312,100
Redfin Median Sale
$259,586
Median Sale Price
$259,586
Median List Price
$290,940
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
50.2%
Owner-Occupied
49.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$714/mo
1 Bedroom
$766/mo
2 Bedroom
$945/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,231/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,380/mo
Census median rent:
$1,090/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,556/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$259,586
Median Days on Market
68 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
37
Price Drops
16.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$158
Active Inventory
80
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
50.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $231,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,100 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $259,586 |
| Median Sale Price | $259,586 |
| Median List Price | $290,940 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $158 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,090 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,556 |
| FMR Studio | $714 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $766 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $945 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,231 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,380 |
Market
| Days on Market | 68 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.3% |
| Homes Sold | 37 |
| Active Inventory | 80 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $158 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 7,958 |
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Rent Burden | 31.7% |