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Martinsville.
About
Life in Martinsville
Martinsville is a community of 11,913 people in Indiana. The median household income is $60,177, median rent runs about $983 per month, and median home values are around $163,400. Unemployment is low at 3.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Martinsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Foreign-Born
1.8%
Broadband Internet
89.1%
of households
Population Growth
+1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.8% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Martinsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Martinsville, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (43.8%), and 2.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.3%
of residents
65 and Older
17.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.0%
of households
Married Couples
42.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% below IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Martinsville
In Martinsville, rent runs 7% below the IN average, and home values are 25% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$897
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1961
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $294,626 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IN
Unemployment in Martinsville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Morgan County, which includes Martinsville, is close to the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Martinsville: Morgan County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Morgan County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Martinsville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area
Commute28.5 min avg
How Martinsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Martinsville, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
The FBI has no complete year of crime data between 2018 and 2025 for the Martinsville Police Department, so there's no reliable local crime rate to show for Martinsville.
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
63.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Morgan County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Morgan County, which includes Martinsville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $29,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $714,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Hail | $8.6M |
| 2022 | 5 | Winter Storm | $15,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Hail | $135,000 |
| 2020 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $670,000 |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $58,750 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Morgan County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Monroe County, IN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 18 miles from Martinsville) is typically good — 265 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
265
per year
Moderate Days
95
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Monroe County, IN (18 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Martinsville has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.5"
Annual Snowfall
16.7"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
127
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.16" |
| Feb | 41°F | 21°F | 2.43" |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.55" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.83" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.97" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 5.31" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.08" |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 3.44" |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 3.52" |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 3.47" |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.61" |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 3.12" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Martinsville
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Martinsville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Franciscan Health Mooresville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14 mi away · Mooresville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Martinsville
Martinsville's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 12.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
12.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, 78 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Martinsville
Martinsville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (78 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
78 mi awayLincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Martinsville
Morgan County Public Library
110 South Jefferson Street, Martinsville
Cities Near Martinsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Martinsville FAQ
Is Martinsville, Indiana affordable?⌄
Martinsville's median rent is $983/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,177/year. Median home value is $163,400.
What is the job market like in Martinsville, Indiana?⌄
Morgan County, which includes Martinsville, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Martinsville, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Martinsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $983/month and median household income is $60,177/year. The median home value is $163,400. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Martinsville, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Martinsville is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from