At a Glance
Median Income
$88,518
$39,382 per capita
Home Value
$760,800
Zillow: $854,910
Median Rent
$2,105/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
188/100K
1,576/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Marina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marina a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marina residents earn a median household income of $88,518 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,382. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marina is $760,800 , 170% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $854,910. Median rent is $2,105/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Marina reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,576/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.1% of adults in Marina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marina has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population22,324
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density2,506/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,518
Per Capita$39,382
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
D
Home Value$760,800
Rent$2,105
Ownership39.3%
Zillow$854,910
Housing Units8,063
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent188/100K
Property1,576/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault118/100K
Burglary292/100K
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation89 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Marina was founded in 1975.
The median home in Marina was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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