Living in Martin, Louisiana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martin · Census data 2020–2024

Martin has 667 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $58,351 (4% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $179,200.

Martin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Martin at a glance

Population
667
Median age
47.9State: 38
Median household income
$58,351State: $60,756
Median home value
$179,200State: $216,500
Homeowners
93.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
Average commute
34 min

Is Martin a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.

Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 34 minutes.

The weather is best in March to May and October.

Cost of living in Martin

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martin the median home value is $179,200, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,144 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Martin$179,200
Louisiana$216,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Louisiana$1,064
United States$1,413

Martin median household income

The median household income in Martin is $58,351 and the income per person is $25,948. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).

Median household income

Martin$58,351
Louisiana$60,756
United States$80,734

Housing in Martin: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
302
Owner-occupied
93.2%
Renter-occupied
6.8%
Vacant
12.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1978
Average household size
2.52

Martin demographics

Population
667
Median age
47.9
Under 18
22.8%
65 and older
37.8%
Households
265
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
7.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black7%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martin ›

Education in Martin

14.2% of adults 25 and older in Martin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Martin14.2%
Louisiana27%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Martin

Unemployment rate
2.2%State: 6.3%
Average commute
34 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
98.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
82.3%

Martin vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Martin667$58,351$179,200—
Ashland151$43,239$156,300—
Edgefield203$53,125$108,300—
Coushatta1,938$31,250$96,100$474
Castor325$30,179$90,000$435
Campti1,047$19,351$78,300$518
Lucky196$31,250$45,000$867
Ringgold1,405$30,592$92,800$465
Jamestown165$50,250$104,500—

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Living in Martin: FAQ

What is the median household income in Martin, LA?

The median household income in Martin is $58,351, 4% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (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 $179,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.

Is Martin, LA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 17.9%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 34 minutes.

What is the median age in Martin?

The median age in Martin is 47.9 years (Louisiana: 38).

How long is the commute in Martin?

The average commute to work in Martin is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Martin?

The unemployment rate in Martin is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Martin?

14.2% 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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