Living in Martins Ferry, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martins Ferry · Census data 2020–2024
Martins Ferry has 6,140 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $37,467 (48% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $96,200, the median rent is $800/month.
Martins Ferry at a glance
- Population
- 6,140
- Median age
- 40.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $37,467State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $96,200State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 53.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Martins Ferry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 14.1%; a poverty rate of 34.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Martins Ferry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martins Ferry the median home value is $96,200, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,059 a month in housing costs.
Martins Ferry median household income
The median household income in Martins Ferry is $37,467 and the income per person is $25,165. 34.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Martins Ferry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,442
- Owner-occupied
- 53.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.1%
- Vacant
- 15.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.11
Martins Ferry demographics
- Population
- 6,140
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 2,895
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martins Ferry ›
Education in Martins Ferry
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Martins Ferry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martins Ferry
- Unemployment rate
- 14.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 85.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Martins Ferry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Ferry | 6,140 | $37,467 | $96,200 | $800 |
| Wheeling | 26,350 | $48,590 | $146,500 | $794 |
| Brookside | 610 | $72,917 | $117,000 | $817 |
| Bridgeport | 1,453 | $54,125 | $94,200 | $689 |
| Clearview | 500 | $81,750 | $211,600 | — |
| Yorkville | 908 | $49,231 | $137,500 | $682 |
| Wolfhurst | 1,058 | $28,833 | $75,000 | $271 |
| Lansing | 523 | $44,219 | $92,900 | — |
| Bethlehem | 2,592 | $83,409 | $200,000 | $1,339 |
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What is the median household income in Martins Ferry, OH?
The median household income in Martins Ferry is $37,467, 48% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Martins Ferry?
The median home value in Martins Ferry is $96,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Martins Ferry?
The median gross rent in Martins Ferry is $800 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Martins Ferry, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 14.1%; a poverty rate of 34.3%.
What is the median age in Martins Ferry?
The median age in Martins Ferry is 40.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Martins Ferry?
The average commute to work in Martins Ferry is 19 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martins Ferry?
The unemployment rate in Martins Ferry is 14.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martins Ferry?
13.4% of adults in Martins Ferry 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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