Martinez, CA vs San Jose, 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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 41). Martinez leads in cost of living index (171 vs 198). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $124,669).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Martinez, CA | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1674) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 36,395 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,182 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $124,669 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+40.0 |
D
64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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