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Martinsburg, WV

Founded 1778Berkeley CountyElev. 138 m
Population
18,805
Median home
$231,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
18
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Martinsburg

Martinsburg is home to roughly 18,805 residents. Martinsburg was founded in 1778 and sits in Berkeley County. The median age is 37.5 and the median household income is $54,590. Homes carry a median value of $231,900, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (69.2%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
18,805
Median age
37.5
Median household income
$54,590
Per-capita income
$29,406
Poverty rate
23%
High-school grad or higher
88.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
Unemployment
8%
Avg. commute
26.8 min
Work from home
8.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White69.2%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Black13.5%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.4%
Production, transportation & material moving25.9%
Sales & office22.7%
Service17.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$231,900
Median gross rent
$1,090/mo
Owner-occupied
50.2%
Median year built
1964
Households
7,694
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Martinsburg has 18 public schools — 12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading0%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

MARTINSBURG HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
SPRING MILLS HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
MARTINSBURG NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
MARTINSBURG SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
SPRING MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
BEDINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–2
BERKELEY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–2
BURKE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–3
EAGLE SCHOOL INTERMEDIATEElementaryGrades 3–5
OPEQUON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–2
ORCHARD VIEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–5
POTOMACK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–5
ROSEMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
SPRING MILLS PRIMARYElementaryGrades -1–2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime39% below national
Martinsburg236
West Virginia282
United States386
↓ 30% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime47% below national
Martinsburg1,040
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↓ 28% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Martinsburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Martinsburg.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Berkeley County
Strong windRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Martinsburg is in Berkeley County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Martinsburg was founded in 1778 and sits in Berkeley County. Elevation ~138 m.

Map of Martinsburg
Martinsburg, WV
Where Martinsburg is
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Historic places

39 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Roundhouse, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg ShopsSeibert, Henry J., II, HouseRedbud HollowHays--Pitzer HouseRopp, Baker, HouseSpeck, Peter, HousePitzer, Elias, HouseMount Zion Baptist Church
Notable people from Martinsburg
Newton Diehl Baker Jr.Harry F. ByrdVicky BullettJennifer ArmentroutMary Ann ShafferJohn Joseph KainA. Willis RobertsonDonte GranthamCharles James FaulknerJohn Miller
People searches in Martinsburg
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Nearby cities
Ranson corporation (11 mi)Charles (14 mi)Keyser (54 mi)Kingwood (91 mi)Morgantown (106 mi)Elkins (107 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Martinsburg, WV (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Kenneth Harold Roberts, 61
Martinsburg · Berkeley County · 25401
Joshua P Davis, 44
Martinsburg · Berkeley County · 25401
Joseph Jr Carter, 43
Martinsburg · Berkeley County · 25404
Joseph J Smith, 52
Martinsburg · Berkeley County · 25403
Steven T Brown, 29
Martinsburg · Berkeley County · 25401
Kevin J Miller, 49
Martinsburg · Berkeley County · 25404
Mark Anthony Johnson, 57
Martinsburg · 25401
AKA Anthony Johnson, Daeeificx Johnson
Mark Anthony Johnson, 57
Martinsburg · Berkeley County · 25401
Daniel Christopher Jackson, 38
Martinsburg · Berkeley County · 25401
Thomas P Taylor, 75
Martinsburg · Berkeley County · 25404
Juan S Flores, 58
Martinsburg · Berkeley County · 25404
Jose A Garcia, 38
Martinsburg · Berkeley County · 25405
William Dalton Green, 33
Martinsburg · 25404
William D Green, 33
Martinsburg · Berkeley County · 25404
William Franklin Jones, 64
Martinsburg · Berkeley County · 25401
David Lee Robinson, 78
Martinsburg · Mecklenburg County · 25403
AKA Lee Robinson, David Robinson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Martinsburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Martinsburg, West Virginia?
Martinsburg has a population of about 18,805, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Martinsburg?
The median home value in Martinsburg is $231,900, and the median gross rent is $1,090/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Martinsburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Martinsburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 236 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Martinsburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Berkeley County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, drought, lightning.
How many schools are in Martinsburg?
Martinsburg has 18 public schools (12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Martinsburg?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Martinsburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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