Martinez, Georgia
Among the top 16% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 34% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 61% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 70% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 61% of US places
- top 18% for sunny days
- bottom 12% for summer humidity
Martinez is a mid-size city in Georgia with about 34,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and C for affordability. Standout strengths include sunny days, annual snowfall, and walkability. It rates lower on school quality and summer humidity.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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80%64%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.4 in3.5 in
muggy 85%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$80k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 52% of US places
Home Value$211k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 29% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 41% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.87%better than 59% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 41% of US places
Sales Tax7.38%better than 47% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.23%better than 44% of US places
Unemployment3.9%better than 50% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)48°F88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.4 in76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.8 inbetter than 80% of US places
Sunny Days263 daysbetter than 82% of US places
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 12% of US places
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk54.6better than 65% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 52% of US places
School Quality38.6better than 13% of US places
Violent Crime356/100kbetter than 73% of US places
Property Crime437/100kbetter than 73% of US places
Community
Population33,77396th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.141st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4377th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9133rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+386th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.5%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.7%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.0%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)6.7%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 77% of US places
Walkability8.5/20better than 78% of US places
Airport Distance126 mibetter than 25% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.8%better than 67% of US places
Amenities Nearby80.54better than 50% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 52% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Martinez an affordable place to live?
- Martinez is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 52% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Martinez?
- The median home value in Martinez is $211k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Martinez?
- Median household income in Martinez is $80k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Martinez?
- Median gross rent in Martinez is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Martinez safe?
- Martinez is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 356/100k (better than 73%). Property crime is 437/100k.
- What is the weather like in Martinez?
- Martinez averages 83°F in July and 48°F in January, with 49.4 in of annual precipitation and about 263 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Martinez?
- Public-school quality in Martinez is below average, scoring better than 13% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Martinez?
- The average one-way commute in Martinez is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)