Introduction
About Martinez, California

Martinez, California is one of the smaller cities in California located in Contra Costa County. It is in a key location near San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento - three of California’s most important cities to which private and public transportation are easily accessible. It’s near three major airports; Oakland, San Francisco and San Jose. But it can also be relatively self-sufficient having numerous businesses and industries of its own including an oil refinery and important centers for several health care companies. There’s also a popular senior citizen center which offers employment and a wonderful retirement area, which when combined with the landscape and the weather, many enjoy.

There are several housing options in Martinez, California.  Real estate prices are slowly climbing in this area, and the average home price can range from half a million dollars to over a million dollars.  Residents who live in this exceptional city have beautiful views as one side of it is bordered by water, and the other side is bounded by hills.


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 38,024
Population Density 3,104 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 19,044
Male Population 18,980
Median Age 39.19 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 68%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE
Distance to DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE 3 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College JOHN F KENNEDY UNIVERSITY
Distance to JOHN F KENNEDY UNIVERSITY 5 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 14,826
Family Households 9,405
Average Family Size 3.19
Average Household Income $80,488
Median Household Income $77,561
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 68%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.56
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.82
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.99
Murder Risk (County) 1.12
Rape Risk (County) 0.79
Robbery Risk 0.92
Assault Risk (County) 0.94
Property Risk (County) 0.82
Burglary Risk (County) 0.89
Larceny Risk (County) 0.91
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 1.04

Environment

Average July High Temperature 87.4° F
Average January Low Temperature 38.8° F
Annual Precipitation 19.58 inches
Air Pollution Index 85% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 8.25%
Nearest Airport METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL
Distance to METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL 17 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
Distance to GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 18 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
MARTINEZ ADULT SCHOOLADULT EDUCATION600 F ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553
NEW VISTAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLSPECIAL EDUCATION68 MORELLO AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553
MARTINEZ JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL5 - 81600 COURT ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553
VICENTE MARTINEZ HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12614 F ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553
ALHAMBRA HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12150 E ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADULT EDUCATIONADULT EDUCATION1000 WARD ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553
MORELLO PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51200 MORELLO PARK DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553
LAS JUNTAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 54105 PACHECO BLVD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553
HIDDEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5500 GLACIER DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553
JOHN MUIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5205 VISTA WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553
JOHN SWETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 54955 ALHAMBRA VALLEY RD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOLK - 8604 MELLUS ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553
PATCHIN'S SCHOOLK - 51124 FERRY ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA626 MAIN ST MARTINEZ, CA 94553
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA6678 ALHAMBRA AVE MARTINEZ, CA 94553
BANKSCITIBANK901 MAIN ST MARTINEZ, CA 94553
BANKSUNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA634 FERRY ST MARTINEZ, CA 94553
BANKSUS BANK659 MAIN ST MARTINEZ, CA 94553
BANKSWASHINGTON MUTUAL4201 ALHAMBRA AVE MARTINEZ, CA 94553
BANKSWELLS FARGO BANK902 MAIN ST MARTINEZ, CA 94553
BANKSWESTAMERICA BANK590 CENTER AVE MARTINEZ, CA 94553
BANKSWESTAMERICA BANK601 FERRY ST MARTINEZ, CA 94553
STATE COMMERCIAL BANKSUNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA634 FERRY ST MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CHURCHESBAHA'I FAITHPO BOX 2093 MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CHURCHESBETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH5850 ALHAMBRA AVE MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CHURCHESBLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH1150 MELLUS ST MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CHURCHESCALCARY OF GRACE CHURCH815 ARNOLD DR MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CHURCHESCENTRO CRISTIANO VIDA NUEVA3100 PACHECO BLVD MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CHURCHESCHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH2370 HARBOR VIEW DR MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CHURCHESCHURCH OF CHRIST1865 ARNOLD DR MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CHURCHESCHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY600 PALM AVE MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CHURCHESCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LDS940 PALISADE DR MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CHURCHESCONCORD KOREAN BAPTIST CHURCH5000 HILLER LN MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CHURCHESCREEKSIDE OPEN BIBLE CHURCH444 FIG TREE LN MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CHURCHESFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-MARTINEZ1802 ALHAMBRA AVE MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CHURCHESFIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH1229 COURT ST MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CHURCHESFIRST LIGHT CHRISTIAN CTR4769 PACHECO BLVD MARTINEZ, CA 94553
CHURCHESGRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH130 MUIR STATION RD MARTINEZ, CA 94553
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICIRONWOOD GOLF4020 ALHAMBRA AVE MARTINEZ, CA 94553
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICPINE MEADOW PUBLIC GOLF COURSE451 VINE HILL WAY MARTINEZ, CA 94553
HOSPITALSCONTRA-COSTA REGIONAL MED CTR2500 ALHAMBRA AVE MARTINEZ, CA 94553
HOSPITALSKASIER PERMANENTE MARTINEZ MED200 MUIR RD MARTINEZ, CA 94553
HOSPITALSMUIR SENIOR CARE1790 MUIR RD MARTINEZ, CA 94553
HOSPITALSUS VETERANS MEDICAL CTR150 MUIR RD MARTINEZ, CA 94553
MUSEUMSMARTINEZ MUSEUM1005 ESCOBAR ST MARTINEZ, CA 94553
MUSEUMSSHELL ALUMNI MUSEUMARREBA & PACHECO BLVD MARTINEZ, CA 94553



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
94553535$475,168$491,954
Displaying 1-2 of 2 in $500-999k range
 854 CARTER ACRES LN
 MARTINEZ, CA 94553
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$860,000

 330 PALOMA CT
 MARTINEZ, CA 94553
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$532,500


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