Living in Martinsville, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martinsville · Census data 2020–2024
Martinsville has 352 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median household income is $44,732 (37% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $109,800, the median rent is $900/month.
Martinsville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Martinsville at a glance
- Population
- 352
- Median age
- 45.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $44,732State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $109,800State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Martinsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Martinsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martinsville the median home value is $109,800, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 43.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,227 a month in housing costs.
Martinsville median household income
The median household income in Martinsville is $44,732 and the income per person is $26,993. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Martinsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 154
- Owner-occupied
- 81.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.36
Martinsville demographics
- Population
- 352
- Median age
- 45.4
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 149
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martinsville ›
Education in Martinsville
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Martinsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martinsville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Martinsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville | 352 | $44,732 | $109,800 | $900 |
| Midland | 337 | $55,000 | $121,100 | $829 |
| Lynchburg | 1,493 | $70,956 | $150,600 | $889 |
| New Vienna | 1,214 | $60,962 | $137,800 | $786 |
| Wilmington | 12,620 | $57,199 | $174,400 | $909 |
| St. Martin | 171 | $55,962 | $237,500 | — |
| Blanchester | 4,538 | $54,583 | $195,700 | $919 |
| Clarksville | 573 | $63,611 | $158,800 | $1,064 |
| Highland | 113 | $40,000 | $97,200 | — |
More for people moving to Martinsville
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What is the median household income in Martinsville, OH?
The median household income in Martinsville is $44,732, 37% 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 Martinsville?
The median home value in Martinsville is $109,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Martinsville?
The median gross rent in Martinsville is $900 per month, about 43.3% of household income.
Is Martinsville, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in Martinsville?
The median age in Martinsville is 45.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Martinsville?
The average commute to work in Martinsville is 30 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martinsville?
The unemployment rate in Martinsville is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martinsville?
11.4% of adults in Martinsville 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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