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California
Martinez
Population 36,903
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California
Orinda
Population 19,514
Martinez, CA vs Orinda, CA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Martinez, CA | Orinda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,903 | 19,514 |
| Median Household Income | $127,355 | $250,000+ |
| Median Rent | $2,353/mo | $3,500+/mo |
| Median Home Value | $859,800 | $1,863,200 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 116 | 116 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 43.6% | 37.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% | 2.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 4.8% (county) |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 254 | 77 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 1,126 | 796 |
| Median AQI | 48 | 48 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 195 | 195 |
| Summer Highs | 87°F | 74°F |
| Winter Lows | 36°F | 44°F |
| Snowfall | 0 in/yr | 0 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 28.4 min | 36.1 min |
| Hospitals | 1 | — |
| Avg Hospital Rating | 4.0 / 5 | — |
| Students per Teacher | 22.8 | 19.6 |
| College Degree Rate | 46.7% | 85.9% |
| Foreign-Born % | 12% | 18.6% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -1.1% | 0.0% |
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent and $250,000+ for household income; it doesn't publish exact figures above those. Two capped values can't be compared, so neither is marked better.