Living in Marina, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marina · Census data 2020–2024
Marina has 22,563 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $95,955 (3% lower than the California median), the median home value is $818,700, the median rent is $2,101/month.
Marina at a glance
- Population
- 22,563
- Median age
- 36.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $95,955State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $818,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,101/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 42.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Marina a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the California median; home values 11% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Marina
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marina the median home value is $818,700, 146% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,101 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,017 a month in housing costs.
Marina median household income
The median household income in Marina is $95,955 and the income per person is $42,714. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Marina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,161
- Owner-occupied
- 42.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.1%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.69
Marina demographics
- Population
- 22,563
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 7,760
- Foreign-born
- 21.6%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marina ›
Education in Marina
37.9% of adults 25 and older in Marina have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marina
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Marina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina | 22,563 | $95,955 | $818,700 | $2,101 |
| Seaside | 31,814 | $85,311 | $787,100 | $2,409 |
| Sand City | 404 | $77,917 | $1,080,400 | $2,316 |
| Castroville | 6,720 | $89,354 | $617,100 | $1,948 |
| Boronda | 1,351 | $63,125 | $578,000 | $2,112 |
| Del Rey Oaks | 1,570 | $134,500 | $835,800 | $3,298 |
| Monterey | 29,613 | $102,846 | $1,076,300 | $2,353 |
| Pacific Grove | 14,951 | $106,065 | $1,190,400 | $2,455 |
| Salinas | 161,761 | $91,908 | $654,100 | $1,991 |
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What is the median household income in Marina, CA?
The median household income in Marina is $95,955, 3% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marina?
The median home value in Marina is $818,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Marina?
The median gross rent in Marina is $2,101 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Marina, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the California median; home values 11% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Marina?
The median age in Marina is 36.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Marina?
The average commute to work in Marina is 24 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marina?
The unemployment rate in Marina is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marina?
37.9% of adults in Marina have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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