Martin County

FL · Pop. 152,909 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Martin County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 152,909.

$/Acre: $9,936

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 354 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 153.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.73%

Combined Sales Tax7.73%

Cost of Living Index105.2

Median Household Income$42,563

Poverty Rate13.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,936

Median Home Price$658K

Acres for Sale2677

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season354 days

Annual Rainfall55.5 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low55°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,429 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)291 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K552

Property Crime /100K752

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyWeak