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Living in
Marina.
About
Life in Marina
Marina is a community of 22,324 people in California. The median household income is $95,955, median rent runs about $2,105 per month, and median home values are around $818,700. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, which is above the national average.
Marina at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Foreign-Born
21.6%
Broadband Internet
93.0%
of households
Population Growth
+4.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Marina: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Marina, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (30.1%), and 19.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.3%
of households
Married Couples
46.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.69
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Marina
In Marina, home values are 11% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
109.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,568
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
42.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $861,175 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Marina
Unemployment in Marina is 1.2 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Marina Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.1 min avg
How Marina residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Marina, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
Regional airport · few flights326k passengers boarded in 2025
- 47 mi
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Medium hub5.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 72 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 7% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Marina runs 7% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
353.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,270.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Marina Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Monterey County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Monterey County, which includes Marina, the most common type is flood, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Flood | $30 |
| 2024 | 16 | Flood | $50 |
| 2023 | 19 | Flood | $1,090 |
| 2022 | 12 | Strong Wind | $10 |
| 2021 | 19 | Strong Wind | $1,050 |
| 2020 | 19 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2019 | 43 | Strong Wind | $12,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
234 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Monterey County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Monterey County, which includes Marina, is typically good — 314 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
314
per year
Moderate Days
51
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Monterey County, county-wide
Climate71°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Marina has mild summers (avg high 71°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
71°/53°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
7
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
58
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 41°F | 3.26" |
| Feb | 64°F | 42°F | 2.98" |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 2.45" |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 1.07" |
| May | 68°F | 49°F | 0.49" |
| Jun | 70°F | 51°F | 0.08" |
| Jul | 71°F | 54°F | 0.01" |
| Aug | 73°F | 54°F | 0.04" |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 0.06" |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 0.61" |
| Nov | 68°F | 43°F | 1.58" |
| Dec | 62°F | 40°F | 2.75" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Marina
Uninsured
5.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Marina's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Salinas Valley Health Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Salinas
Natividad Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Salinas
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.9 mi away · Monterey
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Marina
Marina's student/teacher ratio is 20.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Marina (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 9,453 students · in-state tuition $1,404 · 16% graduate · median earnings $49,016 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Monterey Bay
2.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,819 students · in-state tuition $8,145 · 75% graduate · median earnings $63,891 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,624 students · in-state tuition $1,188 · 17% graduate · median earnings $49,579 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pinnacles National Park, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Marina
Marina has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pinnacles National Park (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pinnacles National Park
National Park
36 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
80 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
85 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
85 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
86 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
86 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
90 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Marina
Marina Branch Library
190 Seaside Cr, Marina
Cities Near Marina
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Marina?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Marina FAQ
Is Marina, California affordable?⌄
Marina's median rent is $2,101/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $95,955/year. Median home value is $818,700.
Is Marina, California safe?⌄
Marina's violent crime rate was 353 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1271 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Marina, California?⌄
Marina has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Marina, California?⌄
The cost of living in Marina is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,101/month and median household income is $95,955/year. The median home value is $818,700. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Marina, California?⌄
The average commute in Marina is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from