Martinsville, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Martinsville is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 12,016. Residents earn $206,839 per year, which is 175% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
12,016 Population 989/sq mi density
$206,839 Median Income $90,694 per capita
$702,700 Home Value
$2,183 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$206,839 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$702,700 home value, $2,183/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $206,839
175% higher than US avg
Home Value $702,700
149% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 71.9%
113% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,183
88% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.9%
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.6%
95% lower than US avg

How Martinsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,016
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density989/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

A+
Median Income$206,839
Per Capita$90,694
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$54,494M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$702,700
Rent$2,183
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.7%
Heart Disease3.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation242 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.9%
High School+98.3%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute35 min
Libraries17

Is Martinsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Martinsville receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Martinsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Martinsville is $206,839, which is significantly higher than the national average — 175% above $75,149. This places Martinsville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Martinsville is $702,700, making it a premium housing market at 149% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,183 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Martinsville is a highly educated community — 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Martinsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Martinsville has a population of 12,016 with a density of 989 people per square mile. The median age is 45.9 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.2%), with 2.9% Black.

Population

12,016
Total Population
989
People / sq mi
45.9yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
12.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Martinsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.3%
1% above US avg
Spanish20.7%
54% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Martinsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Martinsville is $206,839, which is 175% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Martinsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$206,839
175% above US avg
Per Capita Income$90,694
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046
IRS Avg AGI$152,534

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.6%
95% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,950
County GDP$54,494M

Business (County)

Restaurants823
Healthcare1,266
Retail1,003
Manufacturing243

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,089
274% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.1 min
Work from Home23.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Martinsville is $702,700, 149% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,183 (88% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$702,700
149% above US avg
Median List Price$716,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$716,450
$/Sq Ft$307
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio97.6%
Price Drops12.5%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,183
88% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,089
274% above US avg
Effective Rate1.86%
In Martinsville, 23.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 15.7% report depression. 15.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Martinsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.9%
26% below US avg
Diabetes6.6%
Heart Disease3.6%
High Blood Pressure24.1%
Asthma8.0%
COPD3.0%
Stroke1.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity15.1%
Depression15.7%
Mental Distress13.0%
Physical Distress8.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.4%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.6/10
Exercise Access92.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,266

Crime Rates: Martinsville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Safety Score

Martinsville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches
23% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation242 ft (74 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.5 km²)
Population Density989/sq mi
Coordinates40.6029°N, 74.5758°W
County FIPS34035
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 71.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (113% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 13.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.8%
D 55.7%

Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+71.9%
113% above US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density989/sq mi
Total Area12.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,266
Restaurants823
Retail Stores1,003

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.1 min
Work from Home23.5%

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