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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Melanie M.

The good and bad of living in Martinsville

Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 16.6%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $92,500, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $784/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for ...

3 replies 5 upvotes living
Eleanor Taylor

Quick question about Martinsville

Alright, The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $784 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 13,584 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Martinsville sits at 518.6 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost ...

4 replies 11 upvotes qa
Gabriel L.

Unpopular opinion about Martinsville

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 16.6%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $42,434 in Martinsville. Homes are going for about $92,500 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. ...

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seattle_victoria

How much do you pay for rent in Martinsville?

Hey, Median household income is $42,434, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 13,584, Martinsville is a small town. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any help is appreciated. Cost of living is definitely...

2 replies 13 upvotes housing
Isaac Jimenez

Unpopular opinion about Martinsville

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2006. Household incomes average around $42,434 in Martinsville. Rent is about $784/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. With a population of 13,584, Martinsville is a small town. The median home value here is aroun...

1 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Isaac Jimenez

Martinsville job market vs San Francisco

I've been here for 4 years and You can expect to pay around $784 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 16.6%, which is higher than I expected. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What are your go-to sp...

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Eleanor Taylor

First time home buyer in Martinsville

Curious what people think. Rent is about $784/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thanks! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The...

7 replies 8 upvotes housing
Ava Myers

Martinsville in the winter -how bad?

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 20s, and The median home value here is around $92,500, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $784/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thanks for reading. The parks and...

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Gabriel L.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Martinsville

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Martinsville sits at 518.6 per 100K. Household incomes average around $42,434 in Martinsville. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new d...

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Kennedy G.

Weekend activities in Martinsville?

Hey, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $784 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 13,584 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this? I'd say it's better for families than young sin...

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