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Living in Martinsburg

Martinsburg is a city in the United States, with a population of 18,904 in July 2026. For Martinsburg, median gross rent was US$1,150 per month, while the median home value was US$240,000 in July 2026. The city had 33 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1928 sources

Population19,211people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,535EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,011EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.17%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean7.13µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Martinsburg?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 47.9%, and the vacancy rate was 5.82% in July 2026. 54.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Martinsburg recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1110
Utilities, 85 m² flat€158
Internet, 60 Mbps€70
Transport pass€61
Fitness club€44
Mobile plan, 10 GB€26

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly43.54 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Martinsburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250524011103)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited70.13 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Martinsburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250524011103)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,110 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Martinsburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250524011103)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB26.12 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Martinsburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250524011103)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass60.95 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Martinsburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250524011103)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home158.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Martinsburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250524011103)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,150/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)5.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,053 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,011 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes188 offenses/year31 Dec 2023FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2023 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2023.zip)12Official

Is Martinsburg a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 43–61%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–62%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 46–64%
Retirement48%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–59%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,097 of 19,211 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$59,555 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Martinsburg is 5.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income59,555 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband78.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription91.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet6.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet3.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary2,535 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,505 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov20Official
Unemployment rate5.17 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Martinsburg?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,505 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,390of €2,759 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Transport
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,759
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,053
Public transport pass€61 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Martinsburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250524011103) · 2025-12-31− €61
Utilities, 85 m²€158 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Martinsburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250524011103) · 2025-12-31− €158
Internet€70 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Martinsburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250524011103) · 2025-12-31− €70
Mobile plan€26 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Martinsburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250524011103) · 2025-12-31− €26
Left over€1,390
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Martinsburg. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Martinsburg. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher89.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools33 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents24.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio6 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents184 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,363 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Martinsburg when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMartinsburg highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Martinsburg highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
San Jose3,195
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded violent crimes44 offenses/year31 Dec 2023FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2023 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2023.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time25.99 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work3.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportMRB3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Martinsburg. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Martinsburg.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Martinsburg is 7.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202426Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.17 · Feb 7.06 · Mar 11.94 · Apr 18.56 · May 23.33 · Jun 28 · Jul 30.5 · Aug 29.44 · Sep 25.61 · Oct 19.28 · Nov 12.83 · Dec 7.11 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013734 (MARTINSBURG E W VIRGINIA RGNL)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.72 · Feb -3.72 · Mar 0.111 · Apr 5.44 · May 10.56 · Jun 15.44 · Jul 18.06 · Aug 16.94 · Sep 12.94 · Oct 6.5 · Nov 1.22 · Dec -2.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013734 (MARTINSBURG E W VIRGINIA RGNL)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.167 · Feb 1.28 · Mar 5.44 · Apr 11.5 · May 17.17 · Jun 21.83 · Jul 24.22 · Aug 23.22 · Sep 19.33 · Oct 12.89 · Nov 6.83 · Dec 2.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 66.04 · Feb 54.36 · Mar 86.87 · Apr 85.34 · May 102.9 · Jun 97.79 · Jul 96.01 · Aug 76.71 · Sep 102.4 · Oct 75.95 · Nov 69.34 · Dec 76.2 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013734 (MARTINSBURG E W VIRGINIA RGNL)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading83.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean10.08 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation769 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature24.88 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature12.99 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature4.38 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Dayton ±1.0 °C. Elsewhere: Cottbus (Germany) ±2.9 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,097 is not 3.6% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.63 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents1,097 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population183,572 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Population density1,119 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population19,211 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value240,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes47.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate66.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad5.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage76.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance7.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher24.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available90.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022103,318 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202224 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over9,288 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home8.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans86.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Martinsburg

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Frederick as a Martinsburg alternative in the same region

47 km away, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Residents: 92,059 Frederick vs 19,211 Martinsburg+379%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,032 Frederick vs €2,535 Martinsburg+59%
  • Foreign residents: 9.1% Frederick vs 3.6% Martinsburg+152%
  • Median gross pay, region: €5,251 Frederick vs €3,505 Martinsburg+50%
  • Unemployment: 3.9% Frederick vs 5.2% Martinsburg−25%
  • Annual PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³ Frederick vs 7.1 µg/m³ Martinsburg−33%
  • Nearest airport: 3.0 km Frederick vs 6.0 km Martinsburg−50%

Plainfield as a Martinsburg alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 897 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,535 Martinsburg+90%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 19,211 Martinsburg+160%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 3.6% Martinsburg+68%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.2% Martinsburg−27%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,505 Martinsburg+15%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 6.0 km Martinsburg+50%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 7.1 µg/m³ Martinsburg+9%

Cities near Martinsburg

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Halfway 24.8 km away
Rent
1,172 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,262 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Martinsburg?

The median gross salary is 3,505 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Martinsburg?

The unemployment rate is 5.17 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Martinsburg?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.13 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Martinsburg?

The published population is 19,211 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Martinsburg?

1,097 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How much is public transport in Martinsburg?

A monthly transport pass is 60.95 EUR/month. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Numbeo - Cost of Living in Martinsburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250524011103).

Is Martinsburg a good place to live?

Martinsburg may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Martinsburg?

Ranson corporation, Charles Town, Halfway are near Martinsburg. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
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  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2023 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2023.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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