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Martinsville, IL


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Martinsville, Illinois

Martinsville, Illinois, in Clark county, is 26 miles W of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 96 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. As of the year 2000 census, 1,225 people lived in Martinsville.

The People and Families of Martinsville

In Martinsville, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Martinsville had a median family income of $36,853.

Political Inclinations

Martinsville residents donated more money ($200) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Martinsville Housing

An estimated 75% of living spaces in Martinsville are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Martinsville offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Martinsville, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Martinsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMartinsville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Martinsville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Martinsville, IL

Comparing Martinsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens89
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men42
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Housing Recently Built22
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