Martinsville is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 12,147 people and three associated neighborhoods, Martinsville is the 157th largest community in New Jersey. Housing costs in Martinsville are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New Jersey.Martinsville is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 91.96% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Martinsville is a town of managers, professionals, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Martinsville who work in management occupations (22.97%), business and financial occupations (12.87%), and teaching (8.99%). Also of interest is that Martinsville has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Martinsville telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 19.22% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Martinsville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Martinsville’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. One downside of living in Martinsville is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Martinsville, the average commute to work is 32.32 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. On the other hand, local public transit is widely used in the town, so leaving the car at home and taking transit is often a viable alternative. In Martinsville, a lot of people use the train to get to work every day though Martinsville is a relatively small town. Those that ride the train are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.If knowledge is power, Martinsville is a pretty powerful place. 68.46% of the adults in Martinsville have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Martinsville in 2022 was $81,746, which is wealthy relative to New Jersey and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $326,984 for a family of four. Martinsville is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Martinsville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Martinsville residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Martinsville include Italian, Irish, German, Polish, and English. Foreign born people are also an important part of Martinsville's cultural character, accounting for 17.56% of the town’s population. The most common language spoken in Martinsville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Langs. of India and Spanish.
