Martinsville is a small town of 1,373 in Illinois, with a median household income of $53,875
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Martinsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Martinsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Martinsville 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: 87.7
Martinsville's overall cost of living index is 87.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Martinsville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Martinsville, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$73,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$607
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Martinsville's violent crime rate is 71.2 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
71.2 /100k
Property Crime
550.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Martinsville is served primarily by Martinsville CUSD 3C.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Martinsville, IL
National Avg
School District
Martinsville CUSD 3C
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Martinsville sees average highs of 37.5°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Martinsville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Martinsville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $73,200 and median rent is $607/month.
Martinsville's violent crime rate is 71.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 550.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Martinsville are operated by Martinsville CUSD 3C.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Martinsville, IL has a population of 1,373, a median household income of $53,875, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
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.
Martinsville averages 37.5°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches
with about 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Martinsville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62442.
The population of Martinsville, Illinois is 1,373 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Martinsville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $73,200, median household income $53,875, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Martinsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
