How many renters in Martinez, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.6% (±6.6 points) of renting households in Martinez, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.6% (±6.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.4% (±5.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Martinez
| Share of income spent on rent | Martinez | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.4% (±4.6 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.4% (±4.7 points) | 10.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.1% (±3.8 points) | 12.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.4% (±4.6 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.2% (±2.9 points) | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.4% (±5.9 points) | 47.4% | 46.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Martinez against Contra Costa County, its state and the nation
| Martinez | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.6% (±6.6 points) | 56.2% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.4% (±5.9 points) | 47.4% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±1.8 points) | 33.5% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $96,193 (±$12,718) | $81,336 (±$2,108) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,353 (±$87) | $2,375 (±$22) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Martinez, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Contra Costa County (56.2%).
It is also lower than in California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Contra Costa County, Martinez ranks 38 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 847 of 1,067.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Martinez
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinez | — | 44.6% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Mountain View (community) | 0.8 mi | 57.2% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vine Hill | 1.6 mi | 39.8% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pacheco | 2.5 mi | 39.6% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Hill | 3.7 mi | 57.7% (±9.1 points) | Higher |
| Reliez Valley | 4.1 mi | 92.3% (±38.7 points) | Higher |
| Benicia | 5.6 mi | 61.4% (±8.2 points) | Higher |
| Contra Costa Centre | 6.0 mi | 53.3% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord | 6.4 mi | 59.3% (±3.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pleasant Hill, CA (57.7%), Reliez Valley, CA (92.3%), Benicia, CA (61.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Walnut Creek | 51.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 33 | Camino Tassajara | 50.8% (±25.5 points) |
| 34 | El Cerrito | 49.9% (±5.6 points) |
| 35 (tie) | San Ramon | 49.1% (±6.3 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Rodeo | 49.1% (±16.1 points) |
| 37 | Acalanes Ridge | 46.6% (±54.8 points) |
| 38 | Martinez | 44.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 39 | Byron | 43.2% (±39.6 points) |
| 40 | Vine Hill | 39.8% (±30.5 points) |
| 41 | Pacheco | 39.6% (±26.5 points) |
| 42 | Orinda | 38.2% (±16.9 points) |
| 43 | Lafayette | 35.5% (±9.0 points) |
| 44 | Bayview (Contra Costa County) | 29.2% (±33.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 46 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.
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Questions about Martinez
Are renters in Martinez rent-burdened?
44.6% of renting households in Martinez pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Martinez spend on rent?
The median renting household in Martinez, CA spends 28.4% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinez city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinez city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinez city, California
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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