Martinez blends historic charm with industrial and tech capacity. Central transit connections include Amtrak, BART, bus networks, two freeways, and an executive airport, offering excellent regional and national reach.
The city actively supports high-tech and clean energy industries. EUV Tech, a leading manufacturer of extreme ultraviolet optical equipment, expanded its R&D facility by 30% and added 30 skilled positions with city support, including permit streamlining and federal funding assistance.
As of 2026 the population of Martinez is 36,891. The population is expected to shrink to 36,782 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.06%.
The median age of Martinez residents is 43.
The diversity index of Martinez is 71.7, meaning that there is a 72% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Martinez is $166,385 and projected to be $185,474 in 2031. Per capita income is $67,422, projected to be $75,723 in 2031. 12.28% of households – 4,532 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,409,445 and the average disposable income is $120,228.
There are 15,429 housing units in Martinez; 10,180 are owner-occupied, 4,720 are rented, and 529 are vacant. The average home value is $930,476, with 234 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,384 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,354 businesses in Martinez, employing 22,507 workers and pulling from a labor force of 18,122 age 16 and above. 3,966 workers commute into Martinez from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
14,132 residents both live and work in/around Martinez. The average travel time is 28.4 minutes. 3.38% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.36% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 11,652 drive alone, 1,124 carpool, and 454 take public transportation. 842 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4,033 residents work from home.
4,209 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,851 have associates degrees, 9,670 have bachelor’s degrees, and 4,095 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
