Martinsville County

VA · Pop. 164,926 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Martinsville County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 164,926.

$/Acre: $8,742

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 190 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 142.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.13%

Combined Sales Tax6.43%

Cost of Living Index108.5

Median Household Income$51,104

Poverty Rate24.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,742

Median Home Price$560K

Acres for Sale3437

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season190 days

Annual Rainfall41.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,513 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)211 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K287

Property Crime /100K214

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak