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Martinsburg, West Virginia is 29 miles W of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 64 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Berkeley county. The city is part of the Washington metro area. The population of Martinsburg is 14,972.
In Martinsburg, about 43% of adults are married. Adults in Martinsburg are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.
In 2000, Martinsburg had a median family income of $36,954.
Among Martinsburg political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $11,175. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Martinsburg, approximately 51% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Martinsburg offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in West Virginia.
In Martinsburg, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Martinsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Martinsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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