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Martinsville.
Martinsville is an unincorporated community in Somerset County, NJ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Martinsville
Martinsville is a community of 12,016 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $206,839, median rent runs about $2,183 per month, and median home values are around $720,400. Unemployment is low at 4.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Martinsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Foreign-Born
18.7%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Martinsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Martinsville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (28.4%), and 6.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
24.0%
of residents
65 and Older
21.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.9%
of households
Married Couples
78.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.82
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 26% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Martinsville
In Martinsville, rent runs 26% above the NJ average, and home values are 59% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
96.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Martinsville
Unemployment in Somerset County, which includes Martinsville, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Martinsville: Somerset County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Somerset County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Martinsville is about 3% of Somerset County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Martinsville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute34 min avg
How Martinsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Martinsville, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M 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.
Safetyviolent crime 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Bridgewater Township Police Department, which covers Martinsville, runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
44.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
749.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Bridgewater Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Somerset County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Somerset County, which includes Martinsville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Winter Weather | $45,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 26 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2022 | 16 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100.0M |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Winter Storm | None reported |
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
Somerset County, county-wide
Martinsville is about 3% of Somerset County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Middlesex County, NJ (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 14 miles from Martinsville) is typically good — 295 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
295
per year
Moderate Days
66
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Middlesex County, NJ (14 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)
61°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.6"
Annual Snowfall
21.0"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
137
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 19°F | 3.55" |
| Feb | 41°F | 20°F | 2.79" |
| Mar | 50°F | 27°F | 4.11" |
| Apr | 62°F | 36°F | 3.96" |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 3.44" |
| Jun | 81°F | 56°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 86°F | 62°F | 4.68" |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.74" |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 4.26" |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 4.27" |
| Nov | 54°F | 31°F | 3.20" |
| Dec | 43°F | 24°F | 4.42" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Martinsville
Uninsured
0.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Martinsville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Somerville
University Behavioral Health Care
Psychiatric · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Piscataway
Mountainview Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.5 mi away · Berkeley Heights
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.
Education10.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Martinsville
Martinsville's student/teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 70.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
70.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Martinsville (within 15 miles)
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
9.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 37,751 students · in-state tuition $18,824 · 85% graduate · median earnings $80,490 (10 yrs after entry)
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
13.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,990 students · in-state tuition $39,454 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,652 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,533 students · in-state tuition $49,100 · 75% graduate · median earnings $66,065 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 557 students · in-state tuition $37,763 · 57% graduate · median earnings $55,167 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Morristown National Historical Park, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Martinsville
Martinsville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Morristown National Historical Park (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
11 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awayLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
26 mi awayNational Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
27 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
28 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
28 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
29 mi awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
29 mi awayCities Near Martinsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Martinsville FAQ
Is Martinsville, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Martinsville's median rent is $2,171/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $205,000/year. Median home value is $720,400.
Is Martinsville, New Jersey safe?⌄
Martinsville is policed by the Bridgewater Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 45 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 750 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Martinsville, New Jersey?⌄
Somerset County, which includes Martinsville, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Martinsville, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Martinsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,171/month and median household income is $205,000/year. The median home value is $720,400. About 32% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Martinsville, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Martinsville is 34 minutes, which is longer than 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