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Living in
Martinez.
Martinez is an unincorporated community in Columbia County, GA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Martinez
If you're considering Martinez as a place to live, know that you're looking at a firmly suburban setting about 20 minutes from Augusta's job centers — which is genuinely convenient for commuting. The median household income sits around $81,602 and home prices hover near $246,000, making it reasonably affordable compared to many southeastern suburbs, though it's not the cheapest option. The trade-off is that Martinez is entirely urban development — trees are mainly in residential neighborhoods while main roads feel crowded with strip-mall style commercial corridors, so if you're craving a small-town feel or rural character, this isn't it.
Martinez at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Foreign-Born
12.0%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Population Growth
-5.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Martinez: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Martinez, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (13.0%), and 5.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.5%
of residents
65 and Older
17.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.0%
of households
Married Couples
50.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.67
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 8% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Martinez
In Martinez, rent runs 8% below the GA average, and home values are 19% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,993
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $283,691 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Martinez
Unemployment in Columbia County, which includes Martinez, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Martinez: Columbia County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Columbia County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Martinez Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.6 min avg
How Martinez residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Martinez, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS)
Regional airport · few flights319k passengers boarded in 2025
- 134 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M 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 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, which covers Martinez, runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
71.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
541.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Columbia County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Columbia County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Columbia County, which includes Martinez, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $225.0M |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $200,030 |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $510 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7,120 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110 |
| 2018 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50 |
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.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Columbia County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Columbia County, which includes Martinez, is typically good.
Median AQI
36
Columbia County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Martinez has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
80
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
20
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 40°F | 3.77" |
| Feb | 62°F | 43°F | 3.47" |
| Mar | 69°F | 49°F | 3.98" |
| Apr | 78°F | 56°F | 2.91" |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 2.82" |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 4.72" |
| Jul | 94°F | 74°F | 4.80" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 5.02" |
| Sep | 87°F | 69°F | 4.03" |
| Oct | 78°F | 58°F | 2.69" |
| Nov | 68°F | 48°F | 2.75" |
| Dec | 60°F | 42°F | 3.82" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Martinez
Uninsured
13.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Martinez's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Doctors Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Augusta
Augusta VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Augusta
Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Augusta
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.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Martinez
Martinez's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Martinez (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 5,613 students · in-state tuition $8,414 · 55% graduate · median earnings $52,071 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 388 students · in-state tuition $15,357 · median earnings $37,183 (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: Ninety Six National Historic Site, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Martinez
Martinez has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ninety Six National Historic Site (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ninety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
43 mi awayCongaree National Park
National Park
79 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
100 mi awayCities Near Martinez
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Martinez?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Martinez FAQ
Is Martinez, Georgia affordable?⌄
Martinez's median rent is $1,284/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $81,602/year. Median home value is $246,100.
Is Martinez, Georgia safe?⌄
Martinez is policed by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 71 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 542 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Martinez, Georgia?⌄
Columbia County, which includes Martinez, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Martinez, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Martinez is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,284/month and median household income is $81,602/year. The median home value is $246,100. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Martinez, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Martinez is 21 minutes, which is shorter than 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