Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Martinsville is a small city in Indiana with a population of 11,913. Residents earn $56,186 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Martinsville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Martinsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Martinsville is $56,186, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Martinsville is $140,400, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $952 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Martinsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches, including 16.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,186 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,317 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,454 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,396 |
| County GDP | $3,059M |
| Restaurants | 108 |
| Healthcare | 110 |
| Retail | 168 |
| Manufacturing | 69 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,320 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.65% |
| Commute Time | 31.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Census Median | $140,400 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $284,384 |
| Median List Price | $245,194 |
| Median List Price | $245,194 |
| $/Sq Ft | $145 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% |
| Price Drops | 21.1% |
| Inventory | 38 |
| Census Median Rent | $952 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,048 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,320 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.65% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,539/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 603 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4147°N, 86.4317°W |
| County FIPS | 18109 |
Winner: Republican by 54.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,301/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Restaurants | 108 |
| Retail Stores | 168 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 31.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |