Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 27% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
14%
Martin, TN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$820
Population
10,857
Renter Mix
55% Rent
Savor this college town’s historic charm
Suburban
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Affordable
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Diverse
Situated in northwestern Tennessee, Martin is a peaceful city with a distinct small-town atmosphere. Home to the University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin is heavily influenced by the university’s presence, gaining access to a number of cultural activities, fine arts, academic speakers, and Division I athletics.
Martin is also home to the famous Tennessee Soybean Festival, drawing visitors from all over the world every year. Historic charm is pervasive in Martin, boasting an array of unique shops and eateries in well-preserved buildings throughout the downtown area. Big-city amenities are abundant in Memphis and Nashville, each of which are about a two-hour drive away from Martin.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$40,450
Average: $54,465
Education
2,306
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,397
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Martin has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Martin, TN is $820 for one bedroom, $946 for two bedrooms, and $1,088 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Martin has increased by 19.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$820/month
673 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Martin, TN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
367 Students
Public
Grades K-5
367 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
451 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
451 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
446 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
560 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.