Living in Martindale, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martindale · Census data 2020–2024
Martindale has 1,072 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $77,500 (about the same as the Texas median), the median home value is $326,300, the median rent is $1,331/month.
Martindale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Martindale at a glance
- Population
- 1,072
- Median age
- 45.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $77,500State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $326,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,331/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Martindale a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Texas median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Martindale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martindale the median home value is $326,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,331 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,147 a month in housing costs.
Martindale median household income
The median household income in Martindale is $77,500 and the income per person is $37,638. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Martindale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 443
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.3%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.63
Martindale demographics
- Population
- 1,072
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 408
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martindale ›
Education in Martindale
27.3% of adults 25 and older in Martindale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martindale
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Martindale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martindale | 1,072 | $77,500 | $326,300 | $1,331 |
| Redwood | 3,441 | $88,693 | $109,500 | $1,302 |
| Staples | 288 | $80,833 | $246,700 | $1,271 |
| San Marcos | 70,897 | $51,281 | $310,400 | $1,322 |
| Uhland | 2,520 | $92,238 | $279,900 | $1,583 |
| Lockhart | 15,326 | $68,400 | $251,600 | $1,152 |
| Kyle | 56,823 | $90,323 | $334,600 | $1,752 |
| Niederwald | 1,029 | $78,438 | $286,500 | $1,716 |
| Kingsbury | 248 | $74,125 | $173,600 | $1,347 |
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What is the median household income in Martindale, TX?
The median household income in Martindale is $77,500, about the same as the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Martindale?
The median home value in Martindale is $326,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Martindale?
The median gross rent in Martindale is $1,331 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Martindale, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 13.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Texas median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Martindale?
The median age in Martindale is 45.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Martindale?
The average commute to work in Martindale is 26 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martindale?
The unemployment rate in Martindale is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martindale?
27.3% of adults in Martindale 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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