What are the schools like in Martin, GA?

School district data for Martin is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Martin?

The median household income in Martin, GA is $41,842 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 16.1%.

What is the weather like in Martin, GA?

Martin has an average high temperature of 52.7°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.9 inches.

Martin, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Martin, GA affordable or expensive?

Martin's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Martin is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $154,200 and the median rent is $888 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Martin, GA?

Martin has a violent crime rate of 81.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 995.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Martin, GA a Good Place to Live?

Martin is a small town of 359 in Georgia, with a median household income of $41,842 and a 16.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Martin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Martin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Martin city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.0

Martin's overall cost of living index is 94.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Martin costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Martin, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$154,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$888	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,842	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Martin's violent crime rate is 81.0 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.0 /100k

Property Crime

995.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Martin, GA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Martin sees average highs of 52.7°F in January and 89.3°F in July, with 52.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Martin, GA
Average High — January	52.7°F
Average High — July	89.3°F
Annual Precipitation	52.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.9"

Demographics

Metric	Martin, GA	National Avg
Population	359	—
Median Age	33.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	16.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Avalon, GA 1 mi Gumlog, GA 6 mi Lavonia, GA 6 mi Chickasaw Point, SC 8 mi Carnesville, GA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Martin

Martin, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30557

Martin vs Other Cities

Martin, GA vs Avalon, GA Martin, GA vs Gumlog, GA Martin, GA vs Lavonia, GA Martin, GA vs Chickasaw Point, SC Martin, GA vs Carnesville, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Martin, GA affordable or expensive?

Martin's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Martin roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $154,200 and median rent is $888/month.

What is the crime rate in Martin, GA?

Martin's violent crime rate is 81.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 995.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Martin?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Martin, GA a good place to live?

Martin, GA has a population of 359, a median household income of $41,842, and an unemployment rate of 16.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Martin?

Martin averages 52.7°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.3 inches with about 0.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Martin?

Martin, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30557.

What is the population of Martin?

The population of Martin, Georgia is 359 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Martin?

Key numbers for living in Martin: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $154,200, median household income $41,842, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Martin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.