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Explore the life in Martinsburg based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Martinsburg
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Martinsburg
3. Crime In Martinsburg
4. Cost of Living In Martinsburg
5. Gender In Martinsburg
6. Household Income For Martinsburg
7. Education In Martinsburg
8. Race & Ethnicity In Martinsburg

Martinsburg is a city in West Virginia state in USA with a population of 17517 residents.. The poverty rate of Martinsburg is 24.7%, which is 76% higher than national average. The typical household in Martinsburg earns $44363 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 9 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 53.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Martinsburg are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 7 workers in Martinsburg is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Martinsburg, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Martinsburg remained 14.1%, which is 200% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Martinsburg, only 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Martinsburg is 96, which is 4% lower than national average. Median home value in Martinsburg is $162200 , which is 29% lower than national average. While median income in Martinsburg remained $44363, which is 34% lower than national average.

Jobs40%

Housing80%

Affordability50%

Safety90%

Amenities90%

Diversity80%

Education70%

Commute50%

The overall crime rate in Martinsburg, West Virginia is 46% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Martinsburg is 19% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Martinsburg is 58% higher than national average. You have 1 in 318 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 32 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In West Virginia	9	10	9	8	18
In USA	677	604	772	445	1508

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In West Virginia	12	9	11	11	10
In USA	1024	330	800	980	643