At a Glance
Median Income
$85,617
$42,977 per capita
Home Value
$231,400
Zillow: $278,229
Median Rent
$1,218/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
32/100K
939/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.7%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 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+
3.6 / 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 $85,617 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,977. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,525 business establishments, including 298 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Martinez is $231,400 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,229. Median rent is $1,218/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Martinez reports 32 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 939/100K.
Education
37.7% of adults in Martinez hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martinez has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population33,019
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density2,276/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,617
Per Capita$42,977
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$6,219M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,400
Rent$1,218
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$278,229
Housing Units14,214
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
F
Violent32/100K
Property939/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation400 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.7%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Martinez was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 298 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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