What is the median household income in Martinsville, IL?
The median household income in Martinsville, IL is $61,833 (±$19,429) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $593 a month would take about $23,700 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Martinsville, the median household income went from $47,941 in 2015–2019 to $61,833 in 2020–2024 (+29.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $61,833 (±$19,429)
- Median renter income
- $16,679 (±$5,589)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $23,700
Income in Martinsville against Clark County, its state and the nation
| Martinsville | Clark County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,833 (±$19,429) | $72,927 (±$4,958) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $16,679 (±$5,589) | $34,367 (±$5,307) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $76,394 (±$6,925) | $81,446 (±$4,321) | $103,505 (±$377) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $593 (±$224) | $861 (±$89) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Martinsville, median household income is not measurably different from Clark County ($72,927).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($83,390).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($80,734).
In Clark County, Martinsville ranks 15 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1879 of 2,652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Martinsville
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $593 a month ($7,116 a year) needs an income of about $23,700 a year.
The median renting household in Martinsville earns $16,679 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,941 (±$7,205) | $61,833 (±$19,429) | +29.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $525 (±$64) | $593 (±$224) | +13.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $70,800 (±$5,106) | $69,100 (±$7,287) | −2.4% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Martinsville
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville | — | $61,833 (±$19,429) | — |
| Martinsville Township | 2.0 mi | $67,083 (±$16,348) | Not measurably different |
| Casey Township | 4.8 mi | $59,679 (±$10,781) | Not measurably different |
| Parker Township | 4.9 mi | $76,641 (±$12,515) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn Township (Clark County) | 4.9 mi | $73,403 (±$72,313) | Not measurably different |
| Casey | 6.0 mi | $48,074 (±$10,324) | Not measurably different |
| Dolson Township | 6.9 mi | $61,193 (±$18,631) | Not measurably different |
| Orange Township (Clark County) | 8.0 mi | $91,563 (±$59,838) | Not measurably different |
| Anderson Township | 8.5 mi | $95,469 (±$48,802) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Marshall | $76,250 (±$15,273) |
| 10 | Johnson Township (Clark County) | $75,625 (±$20,233) |
| 11 | Auburn Township (Clark County) | $73,403 (±$72,313) |
| 12 | Westfield Township (Clark County) | $70,000 (±$14,853) |
| 13 | Martinsville Township | $67,083 (±$16,348) |
| 14 | Westfield | $63,819 (±$9,223) |
| 15 | Martinsville | $61,833 (±$19,429) |
| 16 | Dolson Township | $61,193 (±$18,631) |
| 17 | Casey Township | $59,679 (±$10,781) |
| 18 | Douglas Township (Clark County) | $58,177 (±$32,816) |
| 19 | Casey | $48,074 (±$10,324) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Clark County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Martinsville
What is the median household income in Martinsville?
The median household income in Martinsville is $61,833 (±$19,429) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Martinsville?
About $23,700 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $593 a month.
Have incomes in Martinsville kept up with inflation?
In Martinsville, the median household income went from $47,941 in 2015–2019 to $61,833 in 2020–2024 (+29.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Martinsville?
The median renting household in Martinsville, IL earns $16,679 (±$5,589) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsville city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsville city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsville city, Illinois
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsville city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsville city, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsville city, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Martinsville city, Illinois (place:47254, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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