Housing data for New Martinsville, WV
New Martinsville, WV has an estimated 5,133 residents and 2,465 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Wetzel County.
21.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $688 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 5,133 (±27)
- Housing units
- 2,465 (±167)
- Households that rent
- 21.2%
- Median gross rent
- $688
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −0.6%
What stands out in New Martinsville
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 9.5% (±4.2 points) in New Martinsville, higher than in Wetzel County (4.0%).
Average commute: 17.0 minutes (±2.2) in New Martinsville, lower than in Wetzel County (29.4 minutes).
Median real estate taxes: $903 (±$83) in New Martinsville, higher than in Wetzel County ($721).
- Types of homes in New Martinsville
- Commute and cars in New Martinsville
- Property taxes in New Martinsville
Housing in New Martinsville at a glance
- Median rent: $688 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $679 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 41.6% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 21.2% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $60,946 median household income
- Home values: $128,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,118 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $903 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 9.5% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 67.3% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 75.5% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 76.5% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 17.0 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 260 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −0.6% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 19.0% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.3% of homes have more than 1 person per room
New Martinsville against Wetzel County, its state and the nation
| New Martinsville | Wetzel County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,133 (±27) | 14,078 (exact) | 1,778,373 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,465 (±167) | 7,297 (±26) | 861,325 (±394) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 21.2% (±6.4 points) | 16.8% (±2.8 points) | 25.1% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $688 (±$112) | $688 (±$61) | $872 (±$8) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $60,946 (±$13,273) | $56,836 (±$5,601) | $59,608 (±$691) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $128,300 (±$25,615) | $107,900 (±$10,672) | $162,600 (±$1,346) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $903 (±$83) | $721 (±$41) | $865 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 75.5% (±9.9 points) | 71.6% (±5.7 points) | 55.9% (±0.6 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 17.0 minutes (±2.2) | 29.4 minutes (±2.7) | 26.6 minutes (±0.3) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 87.1% (±4.2 points) | 81.4% (±3.2 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 44.5 years (±3.4) | 45.3 years (±0.8) | 42.7 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
New Martinsville covers 2.7 square miles of land, about 1,920 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How New Martinsville has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,162 (±40) | 5,133 (±27) | −0.6% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 2,516 (±179) | 2,465 (±167) | −2.0% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $731 (±$167) | $688 (±$112) | −5.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $96,000 (±$8,701) | $128,300 (±$25,615) | +33.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $43,953 (±$2,057) | $60,946 (±$13,273) | +38.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $863 (±$58) | $1,118 (±$56) | +29.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $622 (±$59) | $903 (±$83) | +45.2% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 23.5% (±4.7 points) | 21.2% (±6.4 points) | −2.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.5% (±8.6 points) | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | −9.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
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.
Crime reported to police in New Martinsville
In 2025, the New Martinsville Police Department reported 260 violent and 80 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Wetzel County, the departments that report recorded 246 violent and 187 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
Places near New Martinsville
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Township (Monroe County) | 3.3 mi | — | $119,800 | 11.3% |
| Lee Township (Monroe County) | 3.7 mi | $664 | $118,900 | 27.6% |
| Paden City | 4.9 mi | $719 | $103,200 | 15.6% |
| Green Township (Monroe County) | 8.0 mi | — | $149,100 | 0.0% |
| Salem Township (Monroe County) | 8.5 mi | $742 | $135,800 | 15.5% |
| Jackson Township (Monroe County) | 8.8 mi | — | $134,700 | 5.1% |
| Clarington | 9.3 mi | $742 | $123,000 | 19.4% |
| Sistersville | 9.4 mi | $812 | $95,300 | 28.6% |
Places in West Virginia most like New Martinsville
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebourne | $721 | $134,400 | $69,375 | 25.2% |
| Vienna | $809 | $154,300 | $60,388 | 24.1% |
| Stonewood | $749 | $154,200 | $54,792 | 28.5% |
| Ceredo | $765 | $126,800 | $49,635 | 29.5% |
| Carpendale | $697 | $171,300 | $66,027 | 14.5% |
| Bethany | $639 | $110,600 | $60,313 | 28.6% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across West Virginia.
HUD Fair Market Rent for New Martinsville, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $708 | $791 | $944 | $1,235 | $1,278 |
HUD income limits for New Martinsville, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,600 | $27,650 | $44,250 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,600 | $50,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,550 | $56,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,500 | $63,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,700 | $68,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,850 | $73,350 |
| 7 people | $49,000 | $49,000 | $78,400 |
| 8 people | $52,150 | $52,150 | $83,450 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Wetzel County, WV, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $79,000.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
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 New Martinsville
What is the average rent in New Martinsville, WV?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in New Martinsville is $688 (±$112) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in New Martinsville?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in New Martinsville, WV is $447 (±$345) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in New Martinsville rent-burdened?
41.6% of renting households in New Martinsville pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in New Martinsville?
New Martinsville has an estimated 471 (±149) renting households, 21.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in New Martinsville?
The median household income in New Martinsville is $60,946 (±$13,273) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in New Martinsville, WV?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $128,300 (±$25,615) for owner-occupied homes in New Martinsville (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is New Martinsville growing?
In New Martinsville, the number of residents went from 5,162 in 2015–2019 to 5,133 in 2020–2024 (−0.6%), not a measurable change.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Martinsville city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Martinsville city, West Virginia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Martinsville city, West Virginia
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Martinsville city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Martinsville city, West Virginia
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Martinsville city, West Virginia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Martinsville city, West Virginia
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Wetzel County, WV
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Wetzel County, WV
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: New Martinsville Police Department (ORI WV0520200)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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) for New Martinsville city, West Virginia (place:58684, in state:54).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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.
Figures last updated on .