The Town FilesMartinsburg, Pennsylvania
Borough in Blair County · population 1,876 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,200
- Household income
- $71,307
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 42.1
Martinsburg is a borough of 1,876 people in Blair County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $157,200, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Pennsylvania towns, better transit than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 88% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Martinsburg ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Martinsburg is worth $157,200, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $71,307, which is more affordable than 82% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $860 a month. 70.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Martinsburg | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,200 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $860 | $996 |
| Median household income | $71,307 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.1% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Martinsburg
| People | Martinsburg | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.1% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 89.0% |
Weather in Martinsburg
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 21.3°F. About 36.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.8 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Martinsburg since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 27, 2011 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 27, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on April 28, 2011.
Severe weather in Blair County since 1996
Blair County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 8, 2011 | Flood | EM-3340: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee |
Jobs and pay in Blair County
Blair County had 58,025 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,266 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Martinsburg itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Martinsburg
2 public schools with 902 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central HS | 9-12 | 530 | 15.1 |
| Martinsburg El Sch | 3-5 | 372 | 13.8 |
Towns near Martinsburg
- North Woodbury, PA1.8 mi · 2,433 people · home $251,200
- Taylor, PA3.3 mi · 2,296 people · home $178,400
- Roaring Spring, PA4.1 mi · 2,384 people · home $142,200
- Huston, PA4.6 mi · 1,252 people · home $298,300
- Woodbury, PA5.8 mi · 1,179 people · home $214,000
- East Freedom, PA6.4 mi · 552 people · home $106,000
- Bloomfield, PA6.8 mi · 1,041 people · home $199,400
- Claysburg, PA6.8 mi · 1,291 people · home $159,500
Martinsburg questions
Is Martinsburg, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Martinsburg scores better for retirees than 88% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 51%. 25.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Martinsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Martinsburg is valued at $157,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,307, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $860 a month.
What is the weather like in Martinsburg?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 21.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.6 inches of precipitation a year and 22.8 inches of snow.
Does Martinsburg get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Martinsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 27, 2011. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)