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Martinsburg, West Virginia

Introduction to Martinsburg, West Virginia

Martinsburg, West Virginia is located 29 miles W of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and is 64 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Berkeley county. The population of the city is 14,972.

Martinsburg History

Martinsburg is the county seat of the Berkeley County, which was founded in 1772. The city was named after Colonel Thomas Bryan Martin, the nephew of Lord Fairfax. It was founded by General Adam Stephen. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad arrived in 1842. Martinsburg was incorporated on March 30, 1868.

Martinsburg and nearby Attractions

  • Abram's Delight Museum
  • Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters Museum
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
  • Fort Frederick State Park
  • Washington Monument State Park
  • Gathland State Park

Things To Do In Martinsburg

There are several parks in Martinsburg such as the Cacapon State Park, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Fort Frederick State Park, and South Mountain State Park. History buffs should visit the local museums like Boonsborough Museum of History, Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, and Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum. The historical sites include Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Jefferson County Courthouse, and Antietam National Battlefield.

Martinsburg Transportation

Air transport facilities are available at Washington Dulles International Airport.

Martinsburg Higher Education

Facilities for higher education can be availed through Shenandoah University, Shepherd College, and Frederick Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyMartinsburg Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 12%Martinsburg Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Martinsburg Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 14%Martinsburg Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Martinsburg, WV

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity810
Senior Citizens73
Children Under 5 Years Old710
Female Share of the Population73
Age of the Population62
Well-Paid Single Women59
Male Share of the Population59
Well-Paid Single Men49

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size14
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People in Middle Class or Better37
Median Family Income26
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use79
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Affordability of Rents71
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime32
Low Property Crime21

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