Livability Score

69
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Virginia Museum of Natural History
Museum
Hollywood
Cinema
Movie Tavern
Cinema
Martinsville Speedway
Attraction
Martinsville Speedway
Stadium
Food and Drink (4) F
Hardee's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Tokyo Express
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Biscuitville
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (13) A+
J. Frank Wilson Memorial Park
Park
Corner Escape Park
Park
Hooker Baseball Park
Park
Southside Park
Park
Shops (6) F
Lee Nails
Beauty
The Magic Mirror School of Cosmetology & Salon
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Tech Mobile
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
L.A. Nails
Beauty
It's Fashion
Clothing
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Martinsville.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Martinsville is 82/100 - which is 24% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime D+

Martinsville crime rates are 2,496 per 100k, which is 29% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
2,116 crimes per 100k
D+
Violent Crime
381 crimes per 100k
C-
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employment D-

The median income in Martinsville is $36,166 - which is 45% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$36,166
F
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Martinsville Fire Department Station Number 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Martinsville-Henry Co. Rescue Squad
Fire Station
First Pharmacy Of Martinsville
Pharmacy
Martinsville Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service
Fire Station
Martinsville Pediatrics
Doctor
Sovah Health - Martinsville
Hospital
Henry County Health Clinic
Clinic
Hill Chiropractic
Hospital
LifePoint Hospitals
Clinic
Fieldale-Collinsville Volunteer Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B-
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housing B

Martinsville home prices are $79,000 - which is 68% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$79,000
F
Home Appreciation Rate
-12%
F
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B

The Martinsville graduation rate is 73% - which is 14% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
77%
A-
High School Grad. Rates
73%
D-
Elementary Schools (9) F
Martinsville Middle
Patrick Henry Elementary
Albert Harris Elementary
Mount Olivet Elementary
Rich Acres Elementary
Collinsville Primary
John Redd Smith Elementary
Fieldale-Collinsville Middle
Piedmont Governor'S School
High Schools (1) F
Martinsville High
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ratings D+

Martinsville has an overall rating of 57% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
D
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes
C-
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Martinsville Area Facts

  • Martinsville has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Martinsville crime rates are 29% higher than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Martinsville is 24% lower than the Virginia average
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Dull as dishwater 1 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 29, 2019) The last person who reviewed this town on here must live in another Martinsville in another state. This is the most boring, dullest, town that I have ever seen. Nothing to do here at all. Half of the residents are not too intelligent and they will get into your business. And if t ...Read More hey're bored, they will invent lies on you if you're not careful. Crackheads run rampant all around the town, crime rate is high along with unemployment. And don't even think about trying to date somebody here, STI's are rampant and more than likely somebody you're dating has been with somebody you know. If you are lucky enough to have a relationship with someone, they usually don't have any standards (meaning you may be a one night stand and they're going after someone who ain't about anything). Anybody that says that they like this town usually doesn't have much of a life. Mental illness is at an all time high (understandably see why). If you're looking for action or even so much a laid back place to live, for God's sake DO NOT COME TO MARTINSVILLE, VA!!! You will definitely regret that decision! Read Less
The Great City Of Martinsville Virginia 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) My time spent living here in Martinsville, Virginia has been very welcoming and it feels just like home. When I first moved here from New Jersey, I expected a country welcome because of my initial thoughts about the South. Boy, was I surprised when I finally saw how quaint, yet w ...Read More holesome a community like Martinsville is.

In order to fully appreciate the beauty of the wonderful city, you have to take a ride along Commonwealth Blvd. I recommend stopping by the Community Market while you're there, and it can be found right on Fayette Street. There you will find some of the freshest fruits and veggies grown by local farmers.

There is plenty to do here in the city limits, and the best part is that if you have to leave to find what you need, the city of Lynchburg, VA is just a short drive up US 29 North. I love the low home prices, and I've never felt safer living somewhere until I moved to Martinsville. I recommend a visit for anyone seeking a new place to call home, you won't be disappointed! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Martinsville? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      J. Frank Wilson Memorial Park
      Corner Escape Park
      Hooker Baseball Park
      Southside Park

      Entertainment

      Virginia Museum of Natural History
      Hollywood
      Movie Tavern
      Martinsville Speedway
      Martinsville Speedway

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      Burger King
      Hardee's
      Arby's
      Tokyo Express
      McDonald's
      Little Caesars
      Bojangles'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Martinsville? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Martinsville.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Sovah Health - Martinsville

      Pharmacies

      First Pharmacy Of Martinsville
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Martinsville Pediatrics