The Town FilesMartin, Tennessee
City in Weakley County · population 10,825 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $198,300
- Household income
- $43,381
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 24.5
Martin is a city of 10,825 people in Weakley County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $198,300, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for young professionals than 95% of Tennessee towns, better for cycling than 95% of Tennessee towns, better transit than 95% of Tennessee towns.
How Martin ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Martin is worth $198,300, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $43,381, which is more affordable than 18% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $859 a month. 42.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Martin | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $198,300 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $859 | $863 |
| Median household income | $43,381 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 42.4% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Martin
| People | Martin | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24.5 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 15.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.4% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.3% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 13.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.3% | 88.2% |
Weather in Martin
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 26.5°F. About 54.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.1 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 82 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Martin since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 10, 2021 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on October 16, 1984.
Severe weather in Weakley County since 1996
Weakley County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4751: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4645: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Weakley County
Weakley County had 10,673 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,884 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Martin itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Martin
4 public schools with 1,811 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | 9-12 | 590 | 11.6 |
| Martin Primary | PK-2 | 446 | 14.9 |
| Martin Middle School | 6-8 | 435 | 19.8 |
| Martin Elementary | 3-5 | 340 | 13.1 |
Towns near Martin
- Dresden, TN9.4 mi · 3,019 people · home $126,900
- Union City, TN12.5 mi · 11,170 people · home $146,000
- McKenzie, TN23.7 mi · 5,529 people · home $154,500
- Trenton, TN25.7 mi · 4,240 people · home $126,000
- Newbern, TN27.9 mi · 3,349 people · home $99,700
- Mayfield, KY29.9 mi · 10,017 people · home $112,500
- Milan, TN29.9 mi · 8,171 people · home $144,100
Martin questions
Is Martin, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Martin scores better for retirees than 9% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 9%. 10.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 24.5).
How much does a house cost in Martin?
The median owner-occupied home in Martin is valued at $198,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,381, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $859 a month.
What is the weather like in Martin?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 26.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.7 inches of precipitation a year and 3.1 inches of snow.
Does Martin get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Martin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 10, 2021. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)