Martinez, CA vs Pacifica, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.6). Martinez leads in cost of living index (171 vs 211). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $124,669).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Martinez, CA | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1674) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 36,395 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,182 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $124,669 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+50.3 |
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64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
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64.7 Score
Pacifica, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,276,738
Population
36,426
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
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