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Martinez, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Martinez, CA (Contra Costa County) — Census median home value $824,700, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Martinez houses and the broader area.
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Martinez, CA is in Contra Costa County, California — this guide covers houses in Martinez and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 36,926, with a median household income of $125,436. Census data puts the median value of houses in Martinez at $824,700.
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Market overview
Martinez housing market
Martinez is in Contra Costa County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Martinez and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$824,700
Population (Census ACS)
36,926
Median household income
$125,436
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Martinez market snapshot
Population
36,926
County
Contra Costa County
Median Household Income
$125,436
Median Home Value (city)
$824,700
Median Gross Rent
$2,265/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Martinez's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $824,700.
County Price Trend
Contra Costa County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.01% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Martinez has an estimated population of 36,926 and a median household income of $125,436, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Martinez's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Mountain View, Vine Hill, Alhambra Valley, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Reliez Valley, Port Costa, Clyde, Contra Costa Centre, Concord, Acalanes Ridge, Crockett, Lafayette, Shell Ridge, Walnut Creek, Saranap.
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Census & home facts
Martinez data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
36,926
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$824,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$125,436
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$2,265
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-0.01%
Census place type
city
County
Contra Costa County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
12.64 sq mi
Census GEOID
0646114
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Martinez
Schools
San Ramon Valley Unified — 37 schools, 29,680 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Contra Costa addresses may be served by San Ramon Valley Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Martinez FAQ
What are houses worth in Martinez, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Martinez at $824,700.
How much do houses cost in Martinez, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Martinez, Census ACS data shows a median value of $824,700. Active listing prices in Contra Costa County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Martinez, CA?
Martinez houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Contra Costa County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Martinez, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Martinez's population at approximately 36,926.
What's the median rent in Martinez, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Martinez at approximately $2,265 per month.
What is the median household income in Martinez, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Martinez at approximately $125,436.
Is the Martinez housing market growing?
Contra Costa County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.01% annual change in 2025.
Is Martinez, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Martinez's median home value at about 6.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Martinez, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest San Ramon Valley Unified for many Martinez addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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