Living in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martinsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Martinsburg has 18,904 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $59,555 (about the same as the West Virginia median), the median home value is $240,000, the median rent is $1,150/month.
Martinsburg at a glance
- Population
- 18,904
- Median age
- 37.4State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $59,555State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $240,000State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,150/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 47.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Martinsburg a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 48% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Martinsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martinsburg the median home value is $240,000, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,455 a month in housing costs.
Martinsburg median household income
The median household income in Martinsburg is $59,555 and the income per person is $31,234. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Martinsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,455
- Owner-occupied
- 47.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.1%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.34
Martinsburg demographics
- Population
- 18,904
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 7,963
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martinsburg ›
Education in Martinsburg
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Martinsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martinsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Martinsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg | 18,904 | $59,555 | $240,000 | $1,150 |
| Hedgesville | 379 | $89,141 | $207,800 | $1,357 |
| Inwood | 2,794 | $84,286 | $268,400 | $1,647 |
| Falling Waters | 2,183 | $88,466 | $212,900 | $1,320 |
| Shepherdstown | 1,460 | $63,750 | $485,200 | $1,201 |
| Middleway | 479 | $123,917 | $298,800 | — |
| Shenandoah Junction | 1,141 | $94,821 | $192,900 | $1,123 |
| Downsville | 958 | $220,063 | $342,700 | — |
| Ranson | 5,729 | $89,523 | $242,700 | $1,536 |
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What is the median household income in Martinsburg, WV?
The median household income in Martinsburg is $59,555, about the same as the West Virginia median of $59,608 (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 $240,000, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Martinsburg?
The median gross rent in Martinsburg is $1,150 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Martinsburg, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 48% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Martinsburg?
The median age in Martinsburg is 37.4 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Martinsburg?
The average commute to work in Martinsburg is 26 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martinsburg?
The unemployment rate in Martinsburg is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martinsburg?
24.7% 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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