Living in Martin, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martin · Census data 2020–2024
Martin has 422 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $45,313 (41% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $164,400, the median rent is $869/month.
Martin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Martin at a glance
- Population
- 422
- Median age
- 35State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $45,313State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $164,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $869/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Martin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Martin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martin the median home value is $164,400, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,140 a month in housing costs.
Martin median household income
The median household income in Martin is $45,313 and the income per person is $31,710. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Martin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 188
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.48
Martin demographics
- Population
- 422
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 170
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martin ›
Education in Martin
4.8% of adults 25 and older in Martin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martin
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Martin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin | 422 | $45,313 | $164,400 | $869 |
| Avalon | 314 | $51,375 | $189,300 | $916 |
| Gumlog | 2,382 | $68,571 | $245,000 | $908 |
| Lavonia | 2,279 | $36,859 | $198,100 | $904 |
| Chickasaw Point | 620 | $84,875 | $350,700 | — |
| Carnesville | 852 | $85,000 | $200,000 | $919 |
| Toccoa | 9,238 | $48,438 | $178,100 | $711 |
| Bowersville | 522 | $60,625 | $87,500 | $945 |
| Canon | 879 | $42,308 | $118,300 | $857 |
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What is the median household income in Martin, GA?
The median household income in Martin is $45,313, 41% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Martin?
The median home value in Martin is $164,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Martin?
The median gross rent in Martin is $869 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Martin, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Martin?
The median age in Martin is 35 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Martin?
The average commute to work in Martin is 25 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martin?
The unemployment rate in Martin is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martin?
4.8% of adults in Martin have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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