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About Martinez
City in California, United StatesMartinez (Spanish: Martínez) is a city in and the county seat of Contra Costa County, California, United States, in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Located on the southern shore of the Carquinez Strait, the city's population was 37,287 at the 2020 census. The city is named after Californio ranchero Ygnacio Martínez, having been founded on his Rancho El Pinole. Martinez is known for its historic center and its waterfront.
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Housing in Martinez
The typical Martinez home is worth about $754,000, down 1.7% in a year, close to the California typical home.
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Safety in Martinez
Safety Grade C+
Martinez reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 58% report less. Within California, it does better than 68% of towns.
Schools in Martinez
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The public schools Martinez’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 55% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
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