How long is the commute from Martinez, CA?
Workers who live in Martinez, CA take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
22.3% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.4 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Martinez get to work
| Means of transportation | Martinez | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.3% (±4.0 points) | 59.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±2.1 points) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±0.9 points) | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±1.2 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.3% (±3.3 points) | 21.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Martinez, the average commute is lower than in Contra Costa County (35.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Martinez, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Contra Costa County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Contra Costa County, Martinez ranks 45 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 489 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Martinez
| Vehicles available | Martinez | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±1.3 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% (±2.9 points) | 28.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% (±3.4 points) | 37.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.7% (±2.9 points) | 28.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Martinez, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Contra Costa County (5.2%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Martinez
| Martinez | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.3% (±3.3 points) | 21.3% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.5 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.9% (±1.5 points) | 95.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Martinez, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Contra Costa County (95.6%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Martinez
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinez | — | 28.4 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Mountain View (community) | 0.8 mi | 34.3 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Vine Hill | 1.6 mi | 30.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pacheco | 2.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Hill | 3.7 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Reliez Valley | 4.1 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Benicia | 5.6 mi | 28.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Contra Costa Centre | 6.0 mi | 33.8 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Concord | 6.4 mi | 32.6 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Contra Costa Centre, CA (33.8 minutes), Concord, CA (32.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Bayview (Contra Costa County) | 29.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 40 | Lafayette | 29.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 41 | Alamo | 29.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 42 (tie) | Castle Hill | 29.1 minutes (±12.3) |
| 42 (tie) | Reliez Valley | 29.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 44 | Saranap | 28.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 45 | Martinez | 28.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 46 | Acalanes Ridge | 27.0 minutes (±9.1) |
| 47 | Pacheco | 25.4 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 9 of 47 places in Contra Costa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Martinez
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Martinez, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Martinez beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Martinez, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Martinez
How long is the average commute in Martinez?
Workers who live in Martinez, CA take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Martinez without a car?
3.9% of households in Martinez have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Martinez?
22.3% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Martinez worked from home, and 95.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinez city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinez city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinez city, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Martinez city, California (place:46114, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Martinez at a glance
- Median rent in Martinez
- Rent by bedrooms in Martinez
- Rent burden in Martinez
- Renters and owners in Martinez
- Income and affordability in Martinez
- Home values in Martinez
- Homeowner costs in Martinez
- Property taxes in Martinez
- Types of homes in Martinez
- Bedrooms in Martinez
- Age of homes in Martinez
- Vacancy rate in Martinez
- Heating fuel in Martinez
- Population growth in Martinez
- How long people stay in Martinez
- Crowding and facilities in Martinez
- California landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Contra Costa County
- California places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in California