Martinton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Iroquois County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
312 Population 1,156/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $38,266 per capita
$110,500 Home Value $190,791 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,500 home value, $763/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Martinton, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,000
14% above
$38,266 per capita
Home Value
$110,500
61% below
Zillow: $190,791
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Martinton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Martinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
114%
Home Value
39%
Rent
66%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Martinton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Martinton residents earn a median household income of $86,000 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,266. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 675 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Martinton is $110,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,791. Median rent is $763/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Education

7.0% of adults in Martinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Martinton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population312
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density1,156/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$38,266
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$1,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,500
Rent$763
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$190,791
Housing Units165
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,715/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation624 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute39 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Martinton was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.