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Martinsburg, West Virginia houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Martinsburg, WV (Berkeley County) — Census median home value $231,900, county listing prices up about 3.3% over the past year. Market data for Martinsburg houses and the broader area.
Martinsburg, WV is in Berkeley County, West Virginia — this guide covers houses in Martinsburg and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 18,805, with a median household income of $54,590. Census data puts Martinsburg houses at a median value of $231,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Berkeley County's current median listing price runs $374,950, up about 3.3% over the past year.
Market overview
Martinsburg housing market
Martinsburg is in Berkeley County, West Virginia. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Martinsburg and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$231,900
Population (Census ACS)
18,805
Median household income
$54,590
County price trend (2025)
5.74% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Martinsburg market snapshot
Population
18,805
Median Household Income
$54,590
Median Home Value (city)
$231,900
Median Listing Price (Berkeley County)
$374,950
Median Gross Rent
$1,090/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.3%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Martinsburg's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $231,900. Separately, Berkeley County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $374,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Berkeley County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.74% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Martinsburg has an estimated population of 18,805 and a median household income of $54,590, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Martinsburg's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Martinsburg FAQ
What are houses worth in Martinsburg, WV?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Martinsburg at $231,900. Berkeley County's current median listing price runs $374,950, up about 3.3% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Martinsburg, WV?
For owner-occupied houses in Martinsburg, Census ACS data shows a median value of $231,900. Active listing prices in Berkeley County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Martinsburg, WV?
Martinsburg houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Berkeley County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Martinsburg, WV?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Martinsburg's population at approximately 18,805.
What's the median rent in Martinsburg, WV?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Martinsburg at approximately $1,090 per month.
What is the median household income in Martinsburg, WV?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Martinsburg at approximately $54,590.
Is the Martinsburg housing market growing?
Berkeley County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.74% annual change in 2025.
Is Martinsburg, WV affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Martinsburg's median home value at about 4.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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