Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Good Natured Collective Cafe
Coffee Shop
Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Pownall's Bistro, LLC
Coffee Shop
Joe Muggs
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
WSG Gallery
Art Gallery
Wonderment Puppet Theater
Theatre Arts
Red Brick Gallery
Art Gallery
Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Berkeley Art Works
Theatre Arts
Queen Street Gallery
Art Gallery
Belle Boyd House
Museum
For the Kids by George Children's Museum
Museum
Berkeley Plaza Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (24) C+
Everything Cheesecake LLC
Deli
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Rose City Chocolatier
Sweets
De Fluri's Fine Chocolate
Sweets
Stoney's Whiskey Wine & Raw Bar
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins/Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
MJ's Pub
Bar
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Rob's Roadhouse
Bar
Fitness (5) F
The Wherehouse
Community Centre
Be Hive
Community Centre
Stars Youth Reporting Center
Community Centre
Berkeley Senior Services
Community Centre
Sculpt Fitness Studio
Gym
Sassy Girl Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Extreme Crossfit LLC
Gym
Extreme Family Fitness
Gym
Groceries (9) A+
El Mercadito Diario
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sweet Inspirations & Classic Chocolates
Bakery
Saiboi International Market
Grocery Store
Monastery Fruitcake at Holy Cross Abbey
Bakery
Latte' Da Cupcakery
Bakery
Martins Food
Grocery Store
FRIENDS Wellness Center & Health Food Store
Health Food
Weis
Grocery Store
Shop 'n Save
Grocery Store
B Natural Foods
Health Food
Parks (45) A+
Roush Field
Park
Gateway Children's Garden
Playground
Ambrose Park
Park
Leeland Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
War Memorial Park
Park
Tuscarora Creek Historic District
Park
The Golden Rule Daycare, LLC
Playground
Oatesdale Park
Park
P.O. Faulkner Park
Park
Charlotte Prather Park
Park
Oak Street Park
Park
Lambert Park
Park
Ridge Road Historic District
Park
Shops (66) A+
House Of Style
Beauty
Craft Gallery Treasures
Gift Shop
Genesis Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Second Tyme Around
Furniture
Patriot Antique Center
Furniture
Keith's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Boltz Hardware and Garden Center
Home Improvement
Stop Here & Shop
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Willie Faye's Men's Attire
Clothing
Beautyland Hairstylists
Hairdresser
Althea's Ladies Footwear
Shoes
Martinsburg Optical
Optician
Caribbean Swag Salon & Beauty Supplies
Beauty
Peyton's Place Hair Designs
Hairdresser
Natural Nail & Spa
Beauty
Pro Nails
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Cuttin Up
Hairdresser
Martinsburg Gold Buyers
Fashion
Halloween City
Clothing
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Viking Way Commons
Mall
Sprint
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Martinsburg.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Martinsburg
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.0% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Martinsburg is 102/100 - which is 19% higher than West Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime B

Martinsburg crime rates are 1,394 per 100k, which is 8% lower than West Virginia
Property Crime
1,137 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
257 crimes per 100k B
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employment D-

The median income in Martinsburg is $44,363 - which is 4% higher than West Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$44,363 F
Unemployment Rate
9.0% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (36)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Patricia M. Hartman D.D.S.
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
James M. Snyder, DDS
Dentist
Smith Family Dentistry
Dentist
Willie R. Mccray, DC
Doctor
Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
Martinsburg Fire Department
Fire Station
D. E. Hendricks, M.D.
Doctor
Good Samaritan Free Clinic
Clinic
Paul F Kradel PhD
Doctor
McCray Chiropractic & Health Restoration Clinic
Clinic
Simms Integrative Health Services
Doctor
Berkeley County Sheriff's Department
Police
Deborah McClintock DDS
Dentist
US Marshall
Police
City Pediatrics PLLC
Doctor
Dr. John L. Horton Jr, DDS
Dentist
Dermatology Associates
Doctor
Dr. Raymond Shapiro, MD
Doctor
Martinsburg Police Department
Police
Center Inc.
Clinic
Patterson's Drug Store
Pharmacy
Good Samaritan Free Clinic
Clinic
Autumn Kercheval PLLC
Dentist
Michael's Dental Laboratory
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Martinsburg home prices are $162,200 - which is 51% higher than West Virginia
Home Price
$162,200 C
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools C

The Martinsburg graduation rate is 76% - which is 3% lower than West Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (22) A
Rosemont Elementary School
Winchester Avenue Elementary School
Burke Street Elementary School
Martinsburg South Middle School
St Joseph School
Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center
Berkeley Heights Elementary School
Tuscarora Elementary School
Orchard View Intermediate School
Rocky Knoll School
Martinsburg North Middle School
Opequon Elementary School
Eagle School Intermediate
Pikeside Learning Center
Martinsburg Christian Academy
High Schools (7) F
Martinsburg High School
Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center
Martinsburg Christian Academy
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ratings F

Martinsburg has an overall rating of 35% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes B-
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Martinsburg, WV Area Guide

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Martinsburg Area Facts

  • Martinsburg has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Martinsburg crime rates are 8% lower than the West Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Martinsburg is 19% higher than the West Virginia average

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Please think twice 1 rating By Lynny ( Aug 22, 2017) Not a place to raise children. Other than government jobs, mainly factory/warehouse jobs, you will not earn wages that could support a single person's rent. Rent is way overpriced. Home construction is not updated with new styles and tons of track building. Not uncommon to find ...Read More a person at work in the bathroom or public area that has OD. This city is Infested with drugs, prostitution and corrupt police. 98% of nightlife is strip clubs. Crime is high here. Hospital is good only for minor ailments. Used IV needles found in parks, streets, and grass is not uncommon. Not a health conscience community, is without walking trails, bike trails, and no area but a gym to get exercise. Shopping is mainly discount stores. Trash does not get picked up along main routes and interstates. Library has a very small selection of reading material. Pharmacy pick up is usually a minimum of a half hour wait, most likely bc of the prescription pills abuse. This use to be a nice, well kept town but has been on a spiral decline for at least three decades. Think twice before moving here, it's honestly not worth all the headaches that come with the beautiful mountains. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Martinsburg? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Roush Field
      Gateway Children's Garden
      Ambrose Park
      Leeland Park
      Martin Luther King Jr. Park
      War Memorial Park
      Tuscarora Creek Historic District
      The Golden Rule Daycare, LLC

      Entertainment

      WSG Gallery
      Wonderment Puppet Theater
      Red Brick Gallery
      Arts Center
      Berkeley Art Works
      Queen Street Gallery
      Belle Boyd House
      For the Kids by George Children's Museum

      Food & Drink

      Everything Cheesecake LLC
      Wendy's
      Burger King
      Subway
      Wingstop
      Little Caesars
      Five Guys
      Domino's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Martinsburg? Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Martinsburg.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Martinsburg? The cost of living in Martinsburg is 102/100 - which is 19% higher than West Virginia.
      Martinsburg
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      West Virginia
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Martinsburg? Martinsburg crime rates are 1,394, which are 8% lower than West Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,394 per 100k people

      40% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 72

      40% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Martinsburg? The median income in Martinsburg is $44,363 which is 4% higher than West Virginia.
      Median household income
      $44,36320% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,3295% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      94% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Martinsburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Berkeley Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      City Pharmacy
      Moore's Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS
      Patterson's Drug Store
      Martins Food

      Doctors

      Simms Integrative Health Services
      Paul F Kradel PhD
      Willie R. Mccray, DC
      D. E. Hendricks, M.D.
      Dr. Raymond Shapiro, MD
      Patti Miller MA LPC NCC
      City Pediatrics PLLC
      WVUH-East Family Medicine

      A+ Housing

      What are Martinsburg home prices? Martinsburg home prices are $162,200 - which is 51% higher than West Virginia
      Median home value
      $162,20012% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9302% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      23% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Martinsburg have good schools? The Martinsburg graduation rate is 76% - which is 3% lower than West Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      15% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Martinsburg a good place to live? Martinsburg has an overall rating of 35% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      35%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      20%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      4 total surveys

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