Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Martinsburg
Martinsburg, WV Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,241
Population
20,753
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Gateway to the Shenandoah Valley
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Positioned about eighty miles northwest of Washington, D.C., Martinsburg is the largest city in West Virginia’s eastern Panhandle region. Historically a railroad town, the local economy has diversified considerably in recent years but transportation is still a major industry in the area.
The Downtown district along Queen Street is packed with beautifully preserved buildings housing an array of locally-owned cafes, specialty shops, galleries, and other storefront businesses in a charming walkable layout. Larger shopping centers on the north side of town and along Interstate 81 round out the extensive retail options with everything from big-box stores to the local multiplex movie theater. Living in Martinsburg puts you just minutes away from nearby nature preserves like Sleepy Creek and Cacapon State Park to the west, as well as the history-rich Harper’s Ferry community to the east.
Explore the City
Residents fill the streets during events like the St. Patrick's Day Celebration.
Potomac River in Martinsburg is a stunning natural landmark that enhances the area's beauty and recreational opportunities.
The Apollo Civic Theatre is a captivating gem that showcases the beauty of live performance.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,770
Average: $67,470
Education
4,439
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,947
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Martinsburg has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Martinsburg, WV is $780 for a studio, $1,241 for one bedroom, $1,479 for two bedrooms, and $1,816 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Martinsburg has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,241/month
498 Sq Ft
House
$1,787/month
1,241 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,844/month
596 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Martinsburg, WV is 9.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Martinsburg is 23.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $780 - $1,832. You can expect to pay 5.9% less for groceries, 8.8% less for utilities, and 5.2% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Martinsburg, WV is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
388 Students
Burke Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
208 Students
Public
Grades K-5
846 Students
Orchard View Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
672 Students
Public
Grades K-5
645 Students
Martinsburg South Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
747 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
964 Students
Martinsburg North Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
666 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,480 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,471 Students
James Rumsey Technical Institute
Public
Grades 9-12
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- Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field
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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 February 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.