Martinsburg, WV
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Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Martinsburg, West Virginia Summary

Life in Martinsburg research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Martinsburg over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Martinsburg:

  • The population in Martinsburg is 18,678.

  • The median home value in Martinsburg is $275,161.

  • The median income in Martinsburg is $55,240.

  • The cost of living in Martinsburg is 98 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Martinsburg is $1,046.

  • The unemployment rate in Martinsburg is 9.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Martinsburg is 24.7%.

  • The average high in Martinsburg is 64.7° and the average low is 42.2°.

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Martinsburg SnackAbility

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Jobs
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Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
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Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
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Martinsburg, WV Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Martinsburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Martinsburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around West Virginia. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Martinsburg is 98 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Martinsburg is 1.0x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Martinsburg is $275,161.

  • The median income in Martinsburg is $55,240.

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Martinsburg's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Martinsburg Comparison Table

Living Expense Martinsburg West Virginia National Average
Overall 98 89 100
Services 109 96 100
Groceries 92 98 100
Health 118 99 100
Housing 80 69 100
Transportation 89 100 100
Utilities 105 95 100

Martinsburg, WV Weather

  • The average high in Martinsburg is 64.7° and the average low is 42.2°.

  • There are 73.4 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 38.6 inches of precipitation each year with 22.5 inches of snow.

StatMartinsburg
Average Annual High64.7
Average Annual Low42.2
Annual Precipitation Days73.4
Average Annual Precipitation38.6
Average Annual Snowfall22.5
64.7°
Average High
73.4°
Days of Rain

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3 Reviews & Comments About Martinsburg

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HomeSnacks User - 2019-04-08 16:43:01.708210

IT'S TRASH. All you ever see is crack heads running around and what not. It can be a good place at the same time. Some things we have here like parks and swimming areas for the summer are amazing to be at. Martinsburg is great but the people in it make it a bad place if that makes sense.

Movies, Swimming, Rivers, Parks


HomeSnacks User -

I couldn't agree more with this artical. Good job. I have spent time in Hutington, Clarksburg, Keyser, Bluefield, Beckley and currently live in Martinsburg. Each of these towns are all holes.


HomeSnacks User -

You are wrong about Martinsburg having a terrible commute. The MARC Train connects it with DC, the AMTRAK connects it with DC and Chicago, and it is on the junction of two great highways, RT 45 and RT 81.

As far as crime - there are save neighborhoods and not so safe neighborhoods, like any city. Just like DC. My wife and I lived in Martinsburg for 7 years and never had any problems.

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Martinsburg Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Martinsburg

The current population in Martinsburg is 18,678. The population has increased 9.0% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 18,678 6.7%
2021 17,497 0.3%
2020 17,451 -0.9%
2019 17,613 0.3%
2018 17,564 0.3%
2017 17,508 0.5%
2016 17,418 0.6%
2015 17,316 0.4%
2014 17,253 0.7%
2013 17,133 -

Race / Ethnicity in Martinsburg

White
69.1% (12,910)
African American
13.4% (2,495)
American Indian
0.1% (15)
Asian
1.4% (257)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
1.3% (239)
Two Or More
8.8% (1,636)
Hispanic
6.0% (1,126)

Martinsburg is:

  • 69.1% White with 12,910 White residents.

  • 13.4% African American with 2,495 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 257 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.3% Other with 239 Other residents.

  • 8.8% Two Or More with 1,636 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.0% Hispanic with 1,126 Hispanic residents.

Race Martinsburg WV USA
White 69.1% 90.7% 58.9%
African American 13.4% 3.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 1.3% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 8.8% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.0% 1.8% 18.7%

Gender in Martinsburg

Female
49.4% (9,226)
Male
50.6% (9,451)
  • Martinsburg is 49.4% female with 9,226 female residents.

  • Martinsburg is 50.6% male with 9,451 male residents.

Gender Martinsburg WV USA
Female 49.4% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 50.6% 49.9% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Martinsburg for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Martinsburg completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Martinsburg completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Martinsburg completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Martinsburg completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Martinsburg completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Martinsburg completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Martinsburg completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Martinsburg completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Martinsburg completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5.0% (933)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (1,307)
High School / GED
33.0% (6,163)
Some College
23.0% (4,295)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (1,307)
Bachelor's Degree
17.0% (3,175)
Master's Degree
7.0% (1,307)
Professional Degree
1.0% (186)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Martinsburg WV USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 3.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 8.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 33.0% 40.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 18.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 17.0% 14.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 7.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Martinsburg, West Virginia

  • 6.7% of households in Martinsburg earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.1% of households in Martinsburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Martinsburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Martinsburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Martinsburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.4% of households in Martinsburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Martinsburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Martinsburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Martinsburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Martinsburg earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.7% (125,996)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.1% (131,902)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.8% (183,088)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.0% (149,866)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.2% (284,230)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.4% (381,434)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.5% (196,377)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.8% (220,986)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.7% (125,258)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (68,658)
Income Martinsburg WV USA
Less than $10,000 6.7% 6.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.1% 6.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.8% 10.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.0% 9.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.2% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.4% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.5% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.8% 14.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.7% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 4.8% 11.4%

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