New Martinsville is a city in West Virginia with about 5,175 residents. New Martinsville sits in Wetzel County. The median age is 44.2 and the median household income is $51,226. Homes carry a median value of $112,600, and about 76% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (96.4%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
New Martinsville — frequently asked
What is the population of New Martinsville, West Virginia?
New Martinsville has a population of about 5,175, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in New Martinsville?
The median home value in New Martinsville is $112,600, and the median gross rent is $718/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is New Martinsville safe? What is the crime rate?
New Martinsville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 52 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does New Martinsville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wetzel County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including landslide, riverine flooding, ice storm.
How many schools are in New Martinsville?
New Martinsville has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in New Martinsville?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near New Martinsville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.