Martinsburg, West Virginia

Small West Virginia city with local appeal

Northeast Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.8

C-

out of 100

Overview

Martinsburg is a West Virginia city with a population of approximately 18,935, part of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $313,772. Median household income is $55,240.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 18,935 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $313,772 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $55,240 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 26.9 minutes
  • Part of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

18,935

Source: Census ACS

$313,772

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$55,240

Source: Census ACS

26.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

45

Source: Walk Score

102 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Berkeley County (county-level results)

31%
67%
Democrat 17,500
Republican 37,580
Leans R+35.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 65.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 48.5/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 52.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 45/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.8

Location

Martinsburg, WV (39.4600, -77.9589)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.