Living in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martinsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Martinsburg has 1,741 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $71,307 (9% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $157,200, the median rent is $860/month.
Martinsburg at a glance
- Population
- 1,741
- Median age
- 42.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $71,307State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $157,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $860/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Martinsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
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 $157,200, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,395 a month in housing costs.
Martinsburg median household income
The median household income in Martinsburg is $71,307 and the income per person is $31,269. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Martinsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 706
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.47
Martinsburg demographics
- Population
- 1,741
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 655
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martinsburg ›
Education in Martinsburg
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Martinsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martinsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Martinsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg | 1,741 | $71,307 | $157,200 | $860 |
| Homewood at Martinsburg | 332 | $38,750 | $180,000 | $1,375 |
| North Woodbury | 2,490 | $69,539 | $251,200 | $925 |
| Fredericksburg | 131 | $54,500 | $151,700 | — |
| East Sharpsburg | 129 | $56,354 | $90,800 | — |
| Taylor | 2,452 | $78,950 | $178,400 | $1,089 |
| Henrietta | 188 | $75,114 | $350,000 | — |
| Roaring Spring | 2,335 | $62,738 | $142,200 | $701 |
| Huston | 1,362 | $108,958 | $298,300 | $756 |
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What is the median household income in Martinsburg, PA?
The median household income in Martinsburg is $71,307, 9% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $157,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Martinsburg?
The median gross rent in Martinsburg is $860 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Martinsburg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Martinsburg?
The median age in Martinsburg is 42.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Martinsburg?
The average commute to work in Martinsburg is 23 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martinsburg?
The unemployment rate in Martinsburg is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martinsburg?
29.3% 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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