At a Glance
Median Income
$125,436
$62,336 per capita
Home Value
$824,700
Zillow: $761,209
Median Rent
$2,265/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
215/100K
1,473/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Martinez Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Martinez's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Martinez a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Martinez residents earn a median household income of $125,436 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,336. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Martinez is $824,700 , 193% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $761,209. Median rent is $2,265/month, with 27.7% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Martinez reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,473/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.5% of adults in Martinez hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martinez has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population36,926
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density2,921/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,436
Per Capita$62,336
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C+
Home Value$824,700
Rent$2,265
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$761,209
Housing Units15,254
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent215/100K
Property1,473/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault103/100K
Burglary256/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.1%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation154 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Martinez was founded in 1849.
The median home in Martinez was built in 1976.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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