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Cost of Living in Martinsville city, VA

Population 13,658 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$808
Median home value$98,400
Median household income$46,727

The median rent in Martinsville city, VA is $808/month, 49% lower than the Virginia median and 43% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $98,400, 70% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $46,727 a year, 50% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 20.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $32,320/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $498/mo

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Martinsville city vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Martinsville cityVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$808$1,579$1,413
Median home value$98,400$383,700$332,700
Median household income$46,727$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate55.4%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher22.1%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate23.5%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.9%4.3%5.2%
Work from home10.0%18.3%15.1%
Median age38.439.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Martinsville city, VA?

The median gross rent in Martinsville city, VA is $808 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Martinsville city, VA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $32,320 a year in gross income.

Is Martinsville city, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 43% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.1 times the median household income.

Other counties in Virginia

Fairfax County, VARent $2,276 · Income $153,637Prince William County, VARent $2,067 · Income $131,402Virginia Beach city, VARent $1,714 · Income $92,968Loudoun County, VARent $2,386 · Income $181,765Chesterfield County, VARent $1,629 · Income $101,931Henrico County, VARent $1,541 · Income $88,783

Counties with a similar cost of living

Brooks County, GARent $809 · Income $46,807Hempstead County, ARRent $815 · Income $46,787Hardeman County, TNRent $812 · Income $46,069Anson County, NCRent $814 · Income $47,302Clarke County, MSRent $801 · Income $46,108Halifax County, NCRent $813 · Income $45,590

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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