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Martinez, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
36,926 Population 2,921/sq mi density
$125,436 Median Income $62,336 per capita
$824,700 Home Value $761,209 Zillow
$2,265 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
215 Violent Crime/100K 1,473 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$125,436 median income, 3.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$824,700 home value, $2,265/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Martinez, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$125,436
67% above
$62,336 per capita
Home Value
$824,700
193% above
Zillow: $761,209
Median Rent
$2,265/mo
95% above
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
215/100K
44% below
1,473/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
35% above
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14% below
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)

Income
167%
Home Value
293%
Rent
195%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
135%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
56%
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.