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Living in Martinsville City, Virginia
An independent city and the region's retail and services hub. Uptown Martinsville, the Virginia Museum of Natural History, and the Dick and Willie Passage rail trail.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Martinsville City is $139,652, with most homes between $88,000 and $219,425.
Commute & how people work
About 10% of Martinsville City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 21 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 39% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 13% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 11% | |
| 45 min or more | 12% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 80% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 7% | |
| Public transit | 0% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.5% | |
| Work from home | 10% | |
| Other | 3% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Martinsville City Public Schools reports a 88% on-time graduation rate, with 66% passing Math and 65% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 52 restaurants & cafes and 17 grocery stores. The town center is somewhat walkable (27 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Martinsville City. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Carniceria 2 Toros Meat Market, 6280 A L Philpott Highway, Martinsville, VA 24112
Banks
- Carter Bank & Trust, 6142 A L Philpott Highway, Martinsville, VA 24112
Churches & faith communities
- Rock Hill Church
Gas stations
- Valero, 5972 A L Philpott Highway, Martinsville, VA 24112
Convenience stores
- Fas Mart, 5972 A L Philpott Highway, Martinsville, VA 24112
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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Martinsville City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Colleges & training
Hospitals & health systems
- DaVita Martinsville Dialysis
- Henry County Health Clinic
- LifePoint Hospitals
- Sovah Health - Martinsville
Manufacturing & factories
- American Food Group
- Applied Felts
- Arrington Manufacturing
- Bassett Furniture
- Collinsville Printing
- Drake Extrusion
- Eastman Performance Films
- Georgia-Pacific
Government & public sector
- Henry County Courthouse
- Martinsville City Hall
Major employers & offices
- American General
- Fieldale Insurance Agency
- Shelton Insurance and Financial Inc.
- State Farm
- State Farm Insurance
Business & industrial parks
- Atlas Molded Products
- Boxley Materials
- Cloverleaf Shopping Center
- Hanesbrands
- J.C. Joyce Asphalt
- Martinsville Concrete Products
- Martinsville LFG Generator
- Nautica
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Martinsville City?
The median sale price in Martinsville City is $139,652, with most homes between $88,000 and $219,425.
What are property taxes like in Martinsville City?
Martinsville City's real-estate tax rate is about $0.84 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.84% a year).
How are the schools in Martinsville City?
Martinsville City Public Schools reports a 88% on-time graduation rate, with 66% passing Math and 65% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Martinsville City?
The average commute for Martinsville City workers is about 21 minutes, and 64% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Martinsville City?
About 10% of Martinsville City workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Martinsville City.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 306 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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