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Martinsburg, West Virginia

city · Berkeley County

At a glance

18,904
Population
$240,000
Median home value (all homes)
21% below U.S. median
$313,772
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,150/mo
Median rent
15% below U.S. median
$59,555
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
26 min
Average commute
91.3%
Homes with broadband
76.17%
Locations with fiber available
5.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing3% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes18% below
Insurance29% below
Commute cost4% below
For business: West Virginia is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates89.8%
College graduates24.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Martinsburg
The City of Martinsburg Office of Economic & Community Development promotes economic development and revitalization in Martinsburg and the Eastern Panhandle, focusing on attracting startups, small businesses, and established firms, and coordinating incentives and redevelopment of historic properties.
county Berkeley County Development Authority
The Berkeley County Development Authority (BCDA) facilitates business growth in Berkeley County, helping companies identify properties, select sites, obtain permits, access workforce training, and find financing and incentives, serving entrepreneurs and established businesses expanding or relocating in West Virginia.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP's Economic Development page presents site selection services and energy solutions to help businesses locate facilities within its 11-state service area, with a focus on supporting growth.
state Little Kanawha Area Development Corp
The LKADC is a lead economic and community development non-profit serving Calhoun and Wirt Counties in West Virginia.
state New River Gorge Regional Eco Dev Auth
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority initiates, facilitates, and support the community and economic development efforts in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia, serving Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers counties.
state West Virginia Development Office
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all West Virginians by strengthening our communities and expanding the state's economy to create more and better jobs.
state West Virginia Economic Development Council
The West Virginia Economic Development Council brings economic development professionals and organizations from around the state to share and collaborate on programs and issues, and promotes activities to retain, expand, and attract business in West Virginia. It states that it is the only professional organization in the state with the sole function of promoting economic development and serving economic development professionals across West Virginia.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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