Martinlaakso was the home for Martinkeskus, which was the largest shopping center in the Nordic countries at the time of its completion in 1960s.

[3] In 1975, the extension of the Helsinki commuter rail to western Vantaa was completed, and with it, the Martinlaakso railway station opened.

The area around the Vantaankoski railway station acts as business park land, with several companies' headquarters situated there.

In addition, current Formula One star Kimi Räikkönen spent a part of his childhood in the district.

Other notable people from Martinlaakso include Vicky Rosti, Jorma Hynninen, and the schlager singer Annikki Tähti.