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New Martinsville, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tyler County County
New Martinsville, WV
At a Glance
How New Martinsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Martinsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Martinsville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Martinsville residents earn a median household income of $51,226 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,036. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 175 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Martinsville is $112,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,552. Median rent is $718/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
New Martinsville reports 39 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 274/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in New Martinsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Martinsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.