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Martinsville, VA
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Martinsville, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Martinsville a Good Place to Live?
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $130,507. 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 519 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,695/100K. The murder rate is 15.7/100K.
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.