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 2025 the population of Martinez is 36,980. The population is expected to shrink to 36,965 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.01%.
The median age of Martinez residents is 43.
The diversity index of Martinez is 71.5, 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 $162,437 and projected to be $176,956 in 2030. Per capita income is $64,808, projected to be $70,678 in 2030. 11.41% of households – 4,219 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,258,698 and the average disposable income is $117,859.
There are 15,317 housing units in Martinez; 10,008 are owner-occupied, 4,736 are rented, and 573 are vacant. The average home value is $906,060, with 143 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,560 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,343 businesses in Martinez, employing 23,313 workers and pulling from a labor force of 18,835 age 16 and above. 4,275 workers commute into Martinez from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
14,529 residents both live and work in/around Martinez. The average travel time is 30.1 minutes. 3.48% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.33% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 12,269 drive alone, 1,422 carpool, and 635 take public transportation. 831 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 3,674 residents work from home.
4,379 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,993 have associates degrees, 9,208 have bachelor’s degrees, and 4,353 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-12
