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Martinsville, Virginia

Introduction to Martinsville, Virginia

Martinsville, Virginia is 41 miles S of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 92 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. As of the year 2000 census, 15,416 people lived in Martinsville.

Martinsville History

Martinsville was founded by General Joseph Martin who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He had a plantation called "Scuffle Hill," situated on the banks of Smith River, which, at present, falls near the southern limits of the city. In the early years, the primary industry of the area was the manufacture of plug chewing tobacco. The Henry County area went on to acquire a reputation as the "plug tobacco capital of the world."

Martinsville and nearby Attractions

  • Martinsville Speedway
  • Oak Level Raceway
  • Philpott Lake
  • Fairy Stone State Park
  • Smith Mountain Lake
  • Piedmont Arts Association

Things To Do In Martinsville

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is a very interesting place with its scale models of prehistoric creatures, such as the dinosaur and their actual tracks. Racing fans should visit the Martinsville Speedway which hosts NASCAR races. The city’s leisure department regularly organizes a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. The city’s museums, parks, and lakes provide a diverse array of recreational activities.

Martinsville Transportation

The Piedmont Triad International Airport is nearby.

Martinsville Higher Education

Patrick Henry Community College is the nearest college. Virginia Western Community College and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro are some distance away.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Martinsville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Martinsville Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 16%Martinsville Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Martinsville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Martinsville, VA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population97
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size25
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Rents97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built33

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