Martinsville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Martinsville city County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,584 Population 1,239/sq mi density
$42,434 Median Income $28,834 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $131,885 Zillow
$784 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
401 Violent Crime/100K 1,210 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,434 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $784/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
401 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Martinsville, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,434
44% below
$28,834 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
67% below
Zillow: $131,885
Median Rent
$784/mo
33% below
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
401/100K
6% above
1,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
56%
Home Value
33%
Rent
67%
Poverty
134%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Martinsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Martinsville residents earn a median household income of $42,434 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,834. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 959 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Martinsville is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,885. Median rent is $784/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Martinsville reports 401 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,210/100K.

Education

21.2% of adults in Martinsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Martinsville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,584
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,239/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,434
Per Capita$28,834
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty16.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$836

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$784
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$131,885
Housing Units7,042
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent401/100K
Property1,210/100K

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death19,661/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation1,037 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Martinsville was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.