At a Glance
Median Income
$156,292
$60,388 per capita
Home Value
$1,315,900
Zillow: $1,598,337
Median Rent
$2,332/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
9.9% smoking rate
How San Martin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Martin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Martin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Martin residents earn a median household income of $156,292 , which is 108% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,388. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 83,418 business establishments, including 5,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Martin is $1,315,900 , 367% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,598,337. Median rent is $2,332/month, with 31.1% 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 1974.
Education
34.2% of adults in San Martin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Martin has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population7,199
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density621/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born19.3%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$156,292
Per Capita$60,388
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$438,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,789
Housing
D
Home Value$1,315,900
Rent$2,332
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$1,598,337
Housing Units2,105
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,125/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain19.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation283 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute38 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries49
Did You Know?
The median home in San Martin was built in 1974.
24.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
19.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 5,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 108 fatal vehicle crashes.