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Martins Ferry, Ohio, in Belmont county, is 45 miles SW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is part of the Wheeling metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 7,226 people people live in Martins Ferry.
In Martins Ferry, about 48% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Martins Ferry, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.
Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Martins Ferry. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.
In 2000, Martins Ferry had a median family income of $32,365.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($250) in Martins Ferry than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Martins Ferry, about 62% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Martins Ferry is one place with an advantage over most places in Ohio. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.
In Martins Ferry, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Martins Ferry strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Martins Ferry to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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