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About
Life in Martin
Martin is a community of 10,864 people in Tennessee. The median household income is $43,381, median rent runs about $859 per month, and median home values are around $198,300. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.
Martin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
24.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
26.3%
Foreign-Born
5.0%
Broadband Internet
88.3%
of households
Population Growth
+2.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.0% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Martin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Martin, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (42.4%), and 2.2% of residents speak Vietnamese at home.
Under 18
15.8%
of residents
65 and Older
10.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.1%
of households
Married Couples
32.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.11
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 28% below TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Martin
In Martin, rent runs 28% below the TN average, and home values are 31% below the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$954
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
42.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $218,356 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above TN average
Unemployment in Martin
Unemployment in Weakley County, which includes Martin, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Martin: Weakley County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Weakley County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Martin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute13.7 min avg
How Martin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Martin, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 91% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 50 mi
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)
Regional airport · few flights13k passengers boarded in 2025
- 122 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M 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 23% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Martin runs 23% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
253.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,178.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Martin Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
74.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Weakley County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Weakley County, which includes Martin, the most common type is heat, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | Heat | $365,500 |
| 2024 | 19 | Heat | $24,500 |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2022 | 21 | Heat | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Heat | $6.1M |
| 2020 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Heat | $41,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Heat | $146,000 |
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.
10 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Weakley County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dyer County, TN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 36 miles from Martin) is typically good — 276 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
276
per year
Moderate Days
83
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Dyer County, TN (36 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Martin has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.7"
Annual Snowfall
3.1"
Hot Days/Year
59
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
82
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
117
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 27°F | 4.18" |
| Feb | 51°F | 30°F | 4.74" |
| Mar | 60°F | 38°F | 5.32" |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 5.29" |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 5.66" |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.30" |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 4.24" |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 3.45" |
| Sep | 83°F | 60°F | 3.77" |
| Oct | 72°F | 47°F | 3.98" |
| Nov | 60°F | 37°F | 4.48" |
| Dec | 49°F | 30°F | 5.31" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Martin
Martin has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
12.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Volunteer Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Unity Psychiatric Care-martin
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12 mi away · Union City
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.
Education14.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Martin
Martin's student/teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Martin
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Public · 4-year · 4,866 students · in-state tuition $10,824 · 54% graduate · median earnings $48,116 (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: Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail, 50 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Martin
Martin has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (50 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
50 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
53 mi awayShiloh National Military Park
National Military Park
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Martin
Martin Public Library
410 South Lindell Street, Martin
Cities Near Martin
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Martin?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Martin FAQ
Is Martin, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Martin's median rent is $859/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $43,381/year. Median home value is $198,300.
Is Martin, Tennessee safe?⌄
Martin's violent crime rate was 254 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1179 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Martin, Tennessee?⌄
Weakley County, which includes Martin, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Martin, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Martin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $859/month and median household income is $43,381/year. The median home value is $198,300. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Martin, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Martin is 14 minutes, which is shorter 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