Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Marina
Marina, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,980
Population
25,183
Renter Mix
57% Rent
Savor diverse cuisine and outdoor recreation on the coast
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Located in Central California, along the coast of the Monterey Bay, Marina is a city filled with natural beauty and diverse cuisine. Outdoor enthusiasts delight in an array of recreational opportunities in Marina, from hang gliding and kite-flying at the windy Marina State Beach to hiking and horseback riding the trails at Fort Ord Dunes State Park.
Marina serves a wide variety of international fare, including Vietnamese, Mexican, Korean, and Hawaiian cuisine. Marina also hosts an annual Marina Cultural Diversity Dinner in addition to several other favorite community events like the Labor Day Parade and Family Festival, Fort Ord Warhorse Day, Otter Fest, and the Marina Air Faire and Classic Car Show. Marina is home to the California State University at Monterey Bay, affording residents access to a range of cultural amenities.
The Dunes on Monterey Bay Shopping Center provides access to national retailers while Urban Wine Row offers samplings of local Monterey County wines. Getting to nearby Monterey and Salinas is easy with access to Highway One and Route 183.
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Conveniently close to the ocean Marina, California
Short palm trees line the side walk in Marina, California
Welcome to Marina, California
Marina State Beach in Marina, California
Playground in quaint neighborhood in Marina, California
California State University Monterey Bay in Marina, California
Demographics
Median Household Income
$82,443
Average: $104,301
Education
7,185
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,091
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Marina has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
57%
Non-Renters
43%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Marina, CA is $1,314 for a studio, $1,980 for one bedroom, $2,417 for two bedrooms, and $2,862 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marina has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,980/month
625 Sq Ft
House
$4,789/month
2,583 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Marina, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
562 Students
Public
Grades K-5
409 Students
Public
Grades K-5
466 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
408 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
160 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
721 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
160 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Marina State Beach
- Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
- Salinas River State Beach
Military Bases
Airports
- Monterey Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.