Contra Costa County
Martinez
A walkable county seat below Contra Costa's detached-home prices
Overview
Martinez is the Contra Costa County seat, with a walkable historic downtown on the Carquinez Strait and an Amtrak station. Condos and townhomes here often land well below the county's detached-home prices.
Typical home price
$759K
Condo / townhome price
$430K
Starter home price
Data coming soon
Typical HOA
Data coming soon
Commute & access
Typical drive and transit times to common Bay Area destinations.
| Destination | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 45–60 min | Capitol Corridor Amtrak ~65–75 min |
| Concord | 10–15 min | Local bus to Concord BART |
| Oakland | 30–35 min | Capitol Corridor Amtrak ~35–40 min |
Schools
Top-rated campuses serving this city, by district. See the full School Ratings Finder for every campus and filter.
| School | District | Level | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Senior High School | Martinez Unified School District (MUSD) | high | B+ |
| Martinez Junior High School | Martinez Unified School District (MUSD) | middle | B+ |
Pros
- Condo/townhome prices well below the county's detached-home prices
- Walkable historic downtown on the Carquinez Strait
- Amtrak Capitol Corridor access for a non-driving commute
Cons
- No BART station in Martinez; nearest stations require a drive
- Smaller job market and fewer amenities than Concord
- Limited condo/townhome inventory at times
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