Martin County

NC · Pop. 58,331 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Martin County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 58,331.

$/Acre: $1,369

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 213 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 35.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.65%

Combined Sales Tax5.4%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$35,195

Poverty Rate24.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,369

Median Home Price$139K

Acres for Sale715

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season213 days

Annual Rainfall47 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,621 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)133 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K459

Property Crime /100K353

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyModerate