Living in Martinsburg, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martinsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Martinsburg has 522 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $34,503 (51% lower than the Missouri median), the median rent is $398/month.
Martinsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Martinsburg at a glance
- Population
- 522
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $34,503State: $70,702
- Median rent
- $398/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.1%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Martinsburg a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Martinsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martinsburg the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $398 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $947 a month in housing costs.
Martinsburg median household income
The median household income in Martinsburg is $34,503 and the income per person is $18,351. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Martinsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 215
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.76
Martinsburg demographics
- Population
- 522
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 32.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 189
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martinsburg ›
Education in Martinsburg
11.1% of adults 25 and older in Martinsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martinsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 89.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Martinsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg | 522 | $34,503 | — | $398 |
| Wellsville | 1,165 | $61,429 | $84,400 | $725 |
| Laddonia | 533 | $53,309 | $80,200 | $665 |
| Vandiver | 127 | $56,719 | $115,600 | $1,125 |
| Montgomery City | 2,801 | $57,500 | $161,100 | $767 |
| Farber | 272 | $46,458 | $60,000 | $350 |
| Middletown | 248 | $50,625 | $65,000 | $773 |
| Mexico | 11,477 | $50,873 | $139,800 | $686 |
| Auxvasse | 1,452 | $56,307 | $132,600 | $568 |
More for people moving to Martinsburg
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What is the median household income in Martinsburg, MO?
The median household income in Martinsburg is $34,503, 51% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Martinsburg?
The median gross rent in Martinsburg is $398 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Martinsburg, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Martinsburg?
The median age in Martinsburg is 39.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Martinsburg?
The average commute to work in Martinsburg is 14 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martinsburg?
The unemployment rate in Martinsburg is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martinsburg?
11.1% of adults in Martinsburg 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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