Living in Martinsville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martinsville · Census data 2020–2024
Martinsville has 1,187 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $61,833 (26% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $69,100, the median rent is $593/month.
Martinsville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Martinsville at a glance
- Population
- 1,187
- Median age
- 50.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,833State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $69,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $593/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Martinsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Martinsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martinsville the median home value is $69,100, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $593 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $847 a month in housing costs.
Martinsville median household income
The median household income in Martinsville is $61,833 and the income per person is $31,921. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Martinsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 578
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.23
Martinsville demographics
- Population
- 1,187
- Median age
- 50.1
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 532
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martinsville ›
Education in Martinsville
21.9% of adults 25 and older in Martinsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martinsville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Martinsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville | 1,187 | $61,833 | $69,100 | $593 |
| Casey | 2,239 | $48,074 | $91,800 | $713 |
| Westfield | 415 | $63,819 | $85,600 | $625 |
| Marshall | 4,040 | $76,250 | $118,500 | $867 |
| West Union | 140 | $109,688 | — | — |
| Ashmore | 721 | $56,615 | $91,700 | $841 |
| Kansas | 884 | $69,231 | $70,800 | $725 |
| Greenup | 1,823 | $51,417 | $91,900 | $732 |
| Charleston | 17,062 | $49,300 | $137,400 | $817 |
More for people moving to Martinsville
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What is the median household income in Martinsville, IL?
The median household income in Martinsville is $61,833, 26% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Martinsville?
The median home value in Martinsville is $69,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Martinsville?
The median gross rent in Martinsville is $593 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Martinsville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
What is the median age in Martinsville?
The median age in Martinsville is 50.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Martinsville?
The average commute to work in Martinsville is 25 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martinsville?
The unemployment rate in Martinsville is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martinsville?
21.9% of adults in Martinsville 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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