Living in Martinsburg, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martinsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Martinsburg has 303 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $55,313 (23% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $95,700, the median rent is $896/month.
Martinsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Martinsburg at a glance
- Population
- 303
- Median age
- 44State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $55,313State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $95,700State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $896/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Martinsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Martinsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martinsburg the median home value is $95,700, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $896 per month, which is 20.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Martinsburg median household income
The median household income in Martinsburg is $55,313 and the income per person is $27,724. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Martinsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 125
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Renter-occupied
- 37%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.81
Martinsburg demographics
- Population
- 303
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 29%
- Households
- 108
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martinsburg ›
Education in Martinsburg
14.7% of adults 25 and older in Martinsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martinsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 62.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Martinsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg | 303 | $55,313 | $95,700 | $896 |
| Utica | 2,248 | $84,464 | $150,500 | $818 |
| St. Louisville | 278 | $73,382 | $157,800 | $1,063 |
| Gambier | 2,126 | $93,365 | $309,400 | $725 |
| Mount Vernon | 17,052 | $53,845 | $174,000 | $948 |
| South Mount Vernon | 589 | $59,018 | — | $1,109 |
| Apple Valley | 5,548 | $100,593 | $287,700 | — |
| Danville | 615 | $53,194 | $138,600 | $545 |
| Hanover | 1,180 | $83,393 | $237,300 | $887 |
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What is the median household income in Martinsburg, OH?
The median household income in Martinsburg is $55,313, 23% 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 Martinsburg?
The median home value in Martinsburg is $95,700, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Martinsburg?
The median gross rent in Martinsburg is $896 per month, about 20.6% of household income.
Is Martinsburg, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Martinsburg?
The median age in Martinsburg is 44 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Martinsburg?
The average commute to work in Martinsburg is 30 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martinsburg?
The unemployment rate in Martinsburg is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martinsburg?
14.7% 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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