At a Glance
Median Income
$56,186
$31,317 per capita
Home Value
$140,400
Zillow: $284,384
Median Rent
$952/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
52/100K
3,300/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Martinsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Martinsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Martinsville 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
Martinsville residents earn a median household income of $56,186 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,317. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,396 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Martinsville is $140,400 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,384. Median rent is $952/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Martinsville reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,300/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Martinsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martinsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population11,913
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,301/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,186
Per Capita$31,317
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$3,059M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,400
Rent$952
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$284,384
Housing Units5,112
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent52/100K
Property3,300/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,539/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation603 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Martinsville was founded in 1822.
The median home in Martinsville was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.