Living in Martinez, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martinez · Census data 2020–2024
Martinez has 36,903 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $127,355 (28% higher than the California median), the median home value is $859,800, the median rent is $2,353/month.
Martinez at a glance
- Population
- 36,903
- Median age
- 42.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $127,355State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $859,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,353/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 70.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Martinez a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Martinez
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martinez the median home value is $859,800, 158% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,353 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,225 a month in housing costs.
Martinez median household income
The median household income in Martinez is $127,355 and the income per person is $63,648. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Martinez: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,178
- Owner-occupied
- 70.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.2%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.46
Martinez demographics
- Population
- 36,903
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 14,723
- Foreign-born
- 12%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martinez ›
Education in Martinez
46.7% of adults 25 and older in Martinez have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martinez
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Drive alone
- 64.3%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Martinez vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinez | 36,903 | $127,355 | $859,800 | $2,353 |
| Mountain View | 2,418 | $94,046 | $590,100 | $2,018 |
| Vine Hill | 3,540 | $115,313 | $631,900 | $2,460 |
| Alhambra Valley | 979 | $206,063 | $1,249,100 | — |
| Pacheco | 4,325 | $101,210 | $343,300 | $1,828 |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,235 | $145,029 | $1,077,100 | $2,533 |
| Reliez Valley | 3,173 | $249,864 | $1,740,200 | $3,501 |
| Port Costa | 296 | $38,929 | $600,000 | — |
| Clyde | 653 | $134,050 | $649,200 | $1,404 |
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What is the median household income in Martinez, CA?
The median household income in Martinez is $127,355, 28% higher 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 Martinez?
The median home value in Martinez is $859,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Martinez?
The median gross rent in Martinez is $2,353 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Martinez, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Martinez?
The median age in Martinez is 42.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Martinez?
The average commute to work in Martinez is 28 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martinez?
The unemployment rate in Martinez is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martinez?
46.7% of adults in Martinez 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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