Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 12085

Martin County, Florida

County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.

Population162,176
Household income$82,943
Unemployment3.5%
Life expectancy80.4 years

County overview

Living metrics at a glance

Martin County has 162,176 residents and ranks #33 by population among Florida county equivalents. Median household income is $82,943. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.5%. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.

Within Florida

County population range

The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.

State rank#33 of 67
Smallest county162,176 residentsMiami-Dade County

Relocation guide

Moving to Martin County: what to check

Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.

Before moving

Before moving, compare municipalities inside Martin County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy.

Cost and housing

Housing benchmarks are $432,200 median home value and $1,569/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $82,943, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

Who it may suit

Martin County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, poor or fair health, and median household income. College attainment is 37.1% and life expectancy is 80.4 years.

Potential advantages

  • Life expectancy: 80.4 years, rank #6 of 67 available Florida counties.
  • Poor or fair health: 15.4%, rank #7 of 67 available Florida counties.
  • Median household income: $82,943, rank #10 of 67 available Florida counties.

Trade-offs to check

  • Median home value: $432,200, rank #62 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Median gross rent: $1,569/mo, rank #48 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Uninsured: 13.5%, rank #29 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.

Income, housing, jobs, education & health

County metrics within Florida

Rank and range use only counties in Florida with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.

Median household income $82,943

$82,943; above the state county median of $67,500.

State rank #10 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value $432,200

$432,200; above the state county median of $276,000.

State rank #62 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent $1,569/mo

$1,569/mo; above the state county median of $1,302/mo.

State rank #48 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate 3.5%

3.5%; below the state county median of 3.7%.

State rank #21 of 67 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher 37.1%

37.1%; above the state county median of 27%.

State rank #11 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy 80.4 years

80.4 years; above the state county median of 75.3 years.

State rank #6 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health 15.4%

15.4%; below the state county median of 19%.

State rank #7 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured 13.5%

13.5%; below the state county median of 14%.

State rank #29 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access 1 per 1,441 residents

1 per 1,441 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,955 residents.

State rank #17 of 65 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access 1 per 394 residents

1 per 394 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 766 residents.

State rank #13 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

Common questions

Martin County FAQ

Is Martin County a good place to live?

Martin County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, poor or fair health, and median household income. College attainment is 37.1% and life expectancy is 80.4 years.

What should I know before moving to Martin County?

Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $432,200 median home value and $1,569/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $82,943, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the population of Martin County?

Martin County has 162,176 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.

What is the FIPS code for Martin County?

The five-digit county FIPS code is 12085; the parent state FIPS is 12.

What is the median household income in Martin County?

The ACS median household income is $82,943.

How much does housing cost in Martin County?

Housing benchmarks are $432,200 median home value and $1,569/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $82,943, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the unemployment rate in Martin County?

The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.5%.

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Methodology and source periods

All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.

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