Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
21%
Martinez, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,039
Population
36,550
Renter Mix
34% Rent
East Bay suburb honors the past while looking towards the future.
Historic
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Commuter
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Eclectic
Martinez sits along the southern shore of the Carquinez Strait, where a well-preserved downtown full of early 20th-century architecture makes it feel more like a storybook East Bay town than a typical Bay Area suburb. Named after Californio ranchero Ygnacio Martínez, the city carries real history in its bones—including the former home of John Muir, who lived here for over 24 years and whose national historic site still draws visitors today. Sixteen city parks and a marina give outdoor enthusiasts plenty of room to roam, and Martinez Regional Shoreline offers sweeping waterfront views just minutes from the city center.
Day-to-day life here moves at a comfortable pace, with a walkable downtown offering local dining, shops, and live music venues that have served the community for years. Commuting is straightforward thanks to both Amtrak and BART stations in the city, plus easy access to I-680 and State Route 4 for reaching Oakland, San Francisco, or the greater Bay Area. Renters will find a range of options, from cozy apartments within established communities near downtown to spacious townhomes in quieter residential pockets—making Martinez a genuinely accessible base for exploring everything the East Bay has to offer.
Explore the City
Mural located near the John Swett Elementary School.
Martinez's public transportation helps residents travel throughout the town.
Locals love to dine-in with food and drink at Vic's in Martinez.
Beautiful purple flowers tower over this home in Martinez.
Martinez Main Street on Karaoke night outside Slow Hand BBQ.
Amtrak is a vital link for Martinez residents to Sacramento and beyond.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$120,597
Average: $145,058
Education
13,295
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
19,891
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Martinez has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Martinez, CA is $1,382 for a studio, $2,031 for one bedroom, $2,419 for two bedrooms, and $2,742 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Martinez has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,031/month
640 Sq Ft
House
$2,099/month
85 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Martinez, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
496 Students
Morello Park Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
496 Students
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
Hidden Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
831 Students
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
843 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
843 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
42 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,028 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,028 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
50 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
42 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- John Muir National Historic Site
- Alhambra Creek Watershed
- Dutra Ranch, Sky Ranch and Gustin Properties
- Waterbird Regional Preserve
- Martinez Regional Shoreline
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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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 June 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.