Martinsville City, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
13,584 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,434 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$397 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$530 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Martinsville Urban Area
3
Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Martinsville Urban Area
6
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 36
Feb 3 1 39
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 3 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, VA State Senate District 7, VA State House District 48, VA
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Schools

Patrick Henry Elem
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Martinsville Middle
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Martinsville High
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Albert Harris Elem
1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Patrick Henry Community College
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
Ferrum College
19 miles, N • 1.9 star
Rockingham Community College
21 miles, S • 1.4 star
Averett University
26 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Unc Rockingham
15 miles, S • 2.3 star
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
22 miles, N • 3.2 star
Sovah Health Danville
26 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Piedmont Triad International Airport
40 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
82 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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