Martin County

TX · Pop. 47,761 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Martin County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 47,761.

$/Acre: $3,275

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 319 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 131.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.76%

Combined Sales Tax8.01%

Cost of Living Index92.3

Median Household Income$59,051

Poverty Rate22.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,275

Median Home Price$212K

Acres for Sale2486

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season319 days

Annual Rainfall13.2 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,727 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)384 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K333

Property Crime /100K454

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak