Living in Martinton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martinton · Census data 2020–2024
Martinton has 363 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $79,000 (5% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $105,000.
Martinton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Martinton at a glance
- Population
- 363
- Median age
- 48.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $79,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $105,000State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 93.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.4%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Martinton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Martinton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martinton the median home value is $105,000, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 11.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,154 a month in housing costs.
Martinton median household income
The median household income in Martinton is $79,000 and the income per person is $36,938. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Martinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 178
- Owner-occupied
- 93.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.8%
- Vacant
- 18%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.49
Martinton demographics
- Population
- 363
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 146
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martinton ›
Education in Martinton
9.4% of adults 25 and older in Martinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martinton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Martinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinton | 363 | $79,000 | $105,000 | — |
| Papineau | 132 | $51,250 | $72,000 | $775 |
| Beaverville | 289 | $51,000 | $96,300 | — |
| Donovan | 281 | $48,917 | $87,100 | $1,021 |
| St. Anne | 1,104 | $83,077 | $154,900 | $921 |
| Iroquois | 185 | $53,750 | $92,600 | $738 |
| Watseka | 4,780 | $43,608 | $103,700 | $790 |
| Sammons Point | 223 | $62,250 | $168,800 | — |
| Clifton | 1,385 | $92,344 | $205,400 | $844 |
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What is the median household income in Martinton, IL?
The median household income in Martinton is $79,000, 5% 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 Martinton?
The median home value in Martinton is $105,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Martinton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Martinton?
The median age in Martinton is 48.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Martinton?
The average commute to work in Martinton is 37 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martinton?
The unemployment rate in Martinton is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martinton?
9.4% of adults in Martinton 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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