Martin is a small town of 530 in Michigan, with a median household income of $51,875
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Martin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 85.7
Martin's overall cost of living index is 85.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Martin costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Martin, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$154,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$311
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Martin's violent crime rate is 105.9 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
105.9 /100k
Property Crime
575.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Martin is served primarily by Martin Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Martin, MI
National Avg
School District
Martin Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Martin sees average highs of 30.2°F in January
and 81.8°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 68.0 inches of snow per year.
Martin's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Martin roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $154,200 and median rent is $311/month.
Martin's violent crime rate is 105.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 575.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Martin are operated by Martin Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Martin, MI has a population of 530, a median household income of $51,875, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Martin averages 30.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 68.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Martin, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49070.
The population of Martin, Michigan is 530 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Martin: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $154,200, median household income $51,875, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.