Martin County, Minnesota
Among the top 14% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
- top 9% for commute time
- top 19% for school quality
- bottom 6% for income tax
Martin County is a county in Minnesota with about 20,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, school quality, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.martin.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in1.0 in
humid 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 71% of US counties
Home Value$148k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$767better than 63% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 69% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.96%better than 42% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.86%better than 8% of US counties
Unemployment5.2%better than 41% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.0 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall42.5 inbetter than 18% of US counties
Sunny Days234 daysbetter than 47% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 63% of US counties
Comfortable Days87 daysbetter than 71% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk45.5better than 53% of US counties
School Quality78.3better than 81% of US counties
Violent Crime712/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Crime813/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Community
Population19,96042nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.877th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1113th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0264th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3950th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.9%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.4%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 91% of US counties
Walkability6.9/20better than 72% of US counties
Airport Distance106 mibetter than 45% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.0%better than 61% of US counties
Amenities Nearby8.02better than 80% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 60% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Martin County an affordable place to live?
- Martin County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 71% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Martin County?
- The median home value in Martin County is $148k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Martin County?
- Median household income in Martin County is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Martin County?
- Median gross rent in Martin County is $767 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Martin County safe?
- Martin County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 712/100k (better than 55%). Property crime is 813/100k.
- What is the weather like in Martin County?
- Martin County averages 72°F in July and 15°F in January, with 33.0 in of annual precipitation and about 234 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Martin County?
- Public-school quality in Martin County is above average, scoring better than 81% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Martin County?
- The average one-way commute in Martin County is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)