Martinez, CA vs Santa Paula, 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
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $72,014). Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 41). Santa Paula leads in cost of living index (142 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Martinez, CA | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1674) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 36,395 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,182 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $124,669 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+15.1 |
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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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64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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