What is the median household income in Martinsburg, PA?
The median household income in Martinsburg, PA is $71,307 (±$9,884) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $860 a month would take about $34,400 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Martinsburg, the median household income went from $48,125 in 2015–2019 to $71,307 in 2020–2024 (+48.2%).
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
- $71,307 (±$9,884)
- Median renter income
- $38,462 (±$5,465)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $34,400
Income in Martinsburg against Blair County, its state and the nation
| Martinsburg | Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,307 (±$9,884) | $62,382 (±$1,699) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $38,462 (±$5,465) | $37,129 (±$2,818) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $80,707 (±$6,259) | $78,562 (±$2,156) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $860 (±$76) | $885 (±$33) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Martinsburg, median household income is not measurably different from Blair County ($62,382).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($77,971).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($80,734).
In Blair County, Martinsburg ranks 11 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1312 of 2,545.
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 Martinsburg
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 $860 a month ($10,320 a year) needs an income of about $34,400 a year.
The median renting household in Martinsburg earns $38,462 a year.
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 | $48,125 (±$15,989) | $71,307 (±$9,884) | +48.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $652 (±$150) | $860 (±$76) | +31.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $137,500 (±$9,681) | $157,200 (±$20,284) | +14.3% | No measurable change 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 Martinsburg
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg | — | $71,307 (±$9,884) | — |
| North Woodbury Township | 1.8 mi | $69,539 (±$11,569) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township (Blair County) | 3.3 mi | $78,950 (±$16,055) | Not measurably different |
| Roaring Spring | 4.1 mi | $62,738 (±$5,737) | Not measurably different |
| Huston Township (Blair County) | 4.6 mi | $108,958 (±$18,223) | Higher |
| Hopewell Township (Huntingdon County) | 5.6 mi | $63,730 (±$909) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbury Township (Bedford County) | 5.8 mi | $63,966 (±$4,873) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbury | 6.3 mi | $47,708 (±$10,171) | Lower |
| Bloomfield Township (Bedford County) | 6.8 mi | $90,500 (±$18,961) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Woodbury, PA ($47,708).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Huston Township (Blair County), PA ($108,958).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Blair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Taylor Township (Blair County) | $78,950 (±$16,055) |
| 6 | Woodbury Township (Blair County) | $76,845 (±$10,153) |
| 7 | Catharine Township | $75,357 (±$13,365) |
| 8 | Freedom Township (Blair County) | $75,096 (±$43,762) |
| 9 | Logan Township (Blair County) | $73,333 (±$6,222) |
| 10 | Antis Township | $71,889 (±$19,680) |
| 11 | Martinsburg | $71,307 (±$9,884) |
| 12 | Snyder Township (Blair County) | $71,071 (±$19,076) |
| 13 | North Woodbury Township | $69,539 (±$11,569) |
| 14 | Hollidaysburg | $69,458 (±$11,448) |
| 15 | Juniata Township (Blair County) | $66,023 (±$10,974) |
| 16 | Roaring Spring | $62,738 (±$5,737) |
| 17 | Greenfield Township (Blair County) | $60,590 (±$11,013) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Blair 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 Martinsburg
What is the median household income in Martinsburg?
The median household income in Martinsburg is $71,307 (±$9,884) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Martinsburg?
About $34,400 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $860 a month.
Have incomes in Martinsburg kept up with inflation?
In Martinsburg, the median household income went from $48,125 in 2015–2019 to $71,307 in 2020–2024 (+48.2%).
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 Martinsburg?
The median renting household in Martinsburg, PA earns $38,462 (±$5,465) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- 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 Martinsburg borough, Pennsylvania (place:47872, in state:42).
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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