Living in Martell, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martell · Census data 2020–2024

Martell has 180 residents with a median age of 43.7. .

Martell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Martell at a glance

Population
180
Median age
43.7State: 37.9
Homeowners
46.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
Average commute
35 min

Is Martell a good place to live?

Pros: A poverty rate of 3.3%.

Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes.

The weather is best in April to June and October.

Housing in Martell: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
39
Owner-occupied
46.2%
Renter-occupied
53.8%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1949
Average household size
3.56

Martell demographics

Population
180
Median age
43.7
Under 18
22.8%
65 and older
11.7%
Households
39
Foreign-born
18.9%
Veterans
2.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White52.2%
Hispanic or Latino33.9%
Black0%
Asian11.7%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martell ›

Education in Martell

10.2% of adults 25 and older in Martell have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Martell10.2%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Martell

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6.6%
Average commute
35 minState: 29 min
Work from home
3.6%
Drive alone
88.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Martell vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Martell180———
Sutter Creek2,702$88,478$543,800$1,572
Jackson5,048$70,239$442,700$1,429
Amador City174$107,917$440,900$1,708
Drytown147$250,001$856,000—
Mokelumne Hill968$88,685$376,600—
Ione9,156$91,495$474,900—
Buena Vista493$72,031$233,100—
Plymouth1,056$92,500$376,900$1,330

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Living in Martell: FAQ

Is Martell, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes.

What is the median age in Martell?

The median age in Martell is 43.7 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Martell?

The average commute to work in Martell is 35 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Martell?

The unemployment rate in Martell is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Martell?

10.2% of adults in Martell 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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