Living in San Martin, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Martin · Census data 2020–2024
San Martin has 6,954 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $158,250 (60% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,430,600, the median rent is $2,613/month.
San Martin at a glance
- Population
- 6,954
- Median age
- 46.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $158,250State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,430,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,613/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.6%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is San Martin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the California median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 95% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in San Martin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Martin the median home value is $1,430,600, 330% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,613 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
San Martin median household income
The median household income in San Martin is $158,250 and the income per person is $62,333. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Martin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,065
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.32
San Martin demographics
- Population
- 6,954
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 2,007
- Foreign-born
- 17.1%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Martin ›
Education in San Martin
36.6% of adults 25 and older in San Martin have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Martin
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 26.6%
- Drive alone
- 59.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
San Martin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Martin | 6,954 | $158,250 | $1,430,600 | $2,613 |
| Morgan Hill | 45,425 | $163,920 | $1,210,200 | $2,474 |
| Gilroy | 59,004 | $133,107 | $1,027,400 | $2,301 |
| Corralitos | 1,884 | $171,113 | $2,000,001 | $2,218 |
| Interlaken | 8,068 | $109,150 | $831,000 | $1,941 |
| Amesti | 2,818 | $108,833 | $879,400 | $1,660 |
| Aromas | 3,245 | $148,438 | $863,500 | $2,638 |
| Watsonville | 51,712 | $78,393 | $686,000 | $1,889 |
| Freedom | 3,172 | $93,750 | $755,300 | $1,621 |
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What is the median household income in San Martin, CA?
The median household income in San Martin is $158,250, 60% 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 San Martin?
The median home value in San Martin is $1,430,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Martin?
The median gross rent in San Martin is $2,613 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is San Martin, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the California median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 95% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in San Martin?
The median age in San Martin is 46.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Martin?
The average commute to work in San Martin is 34 minutes; 26.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Martin?
The unemployment rate in San Martin is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Martin?
36.6% of adults in San Martin 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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