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Martinsburg, Pennsylvania

Martinsburg, Pennsylvania is 78 miles NW of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 88 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in Blair county. The town is part of the Altoona metro area. The population of Martinsburg is 2,236.

The People and Families of Martinsburg

In Martinsburg, about 48% of adults are married. Adults in Martinsburg are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The town has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in Martinsburg.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Martinsburg had a median family income of $36,797.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Martinsburg.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in the town.

Martinsburg Housing

Of the housing in Martinsburg, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Martinsburg, 89% of commuters drive to work. Martinsburg features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Martinsburg Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Martinsburg Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Martinsburg Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Martinsburg, PA

Comparing Martinsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built38
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime77
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