City safety & data profile

MartinsburgWV

Martinsburg, WV is a 18K-resident city in Berkeley County with a median household income of $59,555.

Berkeley County, West Virginia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Martinsburg, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Martinsburg has a population larger than 37% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $240,000, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

18K
Population
Top 63%
By size
$59,555
Median income
$240,000
Median home
19.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Martinsburg

Martinsburg posts a median household income higher than 21% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Martinsburg area.

Top 79%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Martinsburg

Where Martinsburg income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$59,555 Bottom 21% higher than 21% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WV $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Martinsburg, WV beyond the headline numbers

Martinsburg sits inside Berkeley County, West Virginia, at roughly 39.46°N, -77.96°W. Population 17,700, $59,555 median household income. Median home value $240,000, median rent $1,150. Poverty rate 19.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Martinsburg's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 44.1%, then obesity at 42.5%. 2 hospitals in/around Martinsburg, 3.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Martinsburg from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
17,700
Martinsburg
Median Income
$59,555
-12% vs avg
Median Home Value
$240,000
+5% vs avg
Median Age
37.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Berkeley County) - Martinsburg's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
130K+22%
Median Income
$80,815+51%
Median Home Value
$266,300+61%
Poverty Rate
11.1%-15%
Unemployment
4.7%-61%

Economics

Economics indicators for Martinsburg, WV
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
Poverty Rate
19.8% +39% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.7%
Work From Home 8.8%
Public Transit 1.8%

Population

White 65.8%
African American 15.6%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
44.1%
Obesity
42.5%
Short Sleep Duration
39.7%
Physical Inactivity
37.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
23.7%
Current Smoking
21.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.5%
Diabetes
17%
Current Asthma
13.2%
Binge Drinking
13%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.4%
Annual Checkup 80.3%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.4%
Stroke
4.5%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
1
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
MARTINSBURG VA MEDICAL CENTER
MARTINSBURG · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★☆
BERKELEY MEDICAL CENTER
MARTINSBURG · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Martinsburg, WV? ▼
Martinsburg, WV has a population of 17,700 people, located in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
What is the median household income in Martinsburg? ▼
The median household income in Martinsburg, WV is $59,555 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 19.8%.
What is the median home value in Martinsburg? ▼
The median home value in Martinsburg, WV is $240,000. Median rent is $1,150/month.
What are the top health concerns in Martinsburg? ▼
The top health indicators in Martinsburg include High Blood Pressure (44.1%), Obesity (42.5%), Short Sleep Duration (39.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Martinsburg? ▼
Martinsburg has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Martinsburg? ▼
The median age in Martinsburg, WV is 37.4 years. 24.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Martinsburg, WV is located in Berkeley County, West Virginia. With a population of 18K and a $59,555 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Martinsburg area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

Halfway, MD 11K Hagerstown, MD 40K Winchester, VA 27K Waynesboro, PA 11K Leesburg, VA 51K Ballenger Creek, MD 18K Frederick, MD 69K Chambersburg, PA 21K
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Using Martinsburg's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Martinsburg area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Berkeley County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.