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Martinton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Iroquois County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
312 Population 1,156/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $38,266 per capita
$110,500 Home Value $192,155 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,500 home value, $763/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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: $192,155
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,271/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Martinton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 1.8% (50% 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 $192,155. 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.

Safety & Crime

Martinton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,271/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population312
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density1,156/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$38,266
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$1,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,500
Rent$763
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$192,155
Housing Units165
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,271/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.