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Martinez
Established in 1876, Martinez is the County seat of Contra Costa County. The City’s roots can be traced to the late 1840’s, when it served as a ferryboat transfer point across the Carquinez Strait on the way to the gold fields. By the time of its incorporation in 1856, Martinez had evolved into one of Northern California’s area’s most significant trading posts and shipping ports. Today, the City covers 12.5 square miles and has approximately 36,300 residents. Martinez is known for its history, waterfront and industrial base. Respecting its past but with an eye to the future, Martinez has modernized both its infrastructure and its downtown. The City opened an award-winning Intermodal Facility several years ago, completed a major restoration of Alhambra Creek that beautifies downtown and controls flooding, and embarked on a program to make Martinez a cultural-historical attraction with the opening of the John Muir Festival Amphitheater and Campbell Cabaret Theater. Downtown Martinez still retains its historic character and charm.
Martinez also has a beautiful marina, 16 verdant parks, an incredible range of housing types and prices, community retail centers, and robust industrial and business parks.
We welcome you to visit our city and see all that Martinez has
to offer!
LOCATION:
Established in 1876, Martinez is the County
seat of Contra Costa County. It is located along the Sacramento
and San Joaquin rivers in the central part of the County. The
City’s roots can be traced to the late 1840’s, when it served as
a ferryboat transit point across the Carquinez straits on the
way to the gold fields. By the time of its incorporation,
Martinez had evolved into one of the area’s most significant
trading posts and shipping ports. Today, the City covers 12.5
square miles and has approximately 36,700 residents.
Location on East Bay Map Back to Community Profiles
City of
Martinez on City-Data.com Source:database/annual/demographics/EastBayCity&CoPopulation.xls Source:
http://www.city-data.com/city/Martinez-California.html
CLIMATE:
POPULATION:
Average
Temperature
Rain
(inches)
Month
Low
Mean
High
Jan
39
47
54
4.25
Apr
46
59
71
1.04
Jul
55
71
87
0.02
Oct
49
62
75
0.94
2000
35,866
2001
36,390
2002
36,769
2003
36,938
2004
36,985
2005
36,818
2006
36,306
2007
36,179
2008
36,122
2009
36,348
TAXABLE SALES: All Outlets (in thousands of dollars)
HOUSEHOLD AND INCOME STATISTICS
Year
Sales
% Change
2000
$ 277,369
2001
$ 318,521
14.8%
2002
$ 277,369
-12.9%
2003
$ 318,521
14.8%
2004
$ 362,873
13.9%
2005
$ 295,514
9.0%
2006
$ 375,099
-5.2%
2007
$394,033
5.05%
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD VALUE:
$565,084
MEDIAN
INCOME:
$ 74,782
Source: City of Martinez
Martinez Real Estate -
Trulia
| Martinez Real Estate - Trulia |
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
| Employer | Number of Employees | Type of Business/Organization |
| Contra Costa County | 5,079 | Municipal Government |
| Kaiser Permanente | 1,097 | Health Care Services / Hospital |
| Shell Oil Refinery | 715 | Oil Refinery |
| VA Medical Center | 661 | Health Care Services / Hospital |
| Martinez Unified School District | 425 | School District |
| Contra Costa Electric | 395 | Electrical Construction / Consultation |
| Wal-Mart Store | 278 | Retail |
| California Grand Casino | 145 | Casino |
| Home Depot Store | 135 | Home Improvement / Retail |
| City of Martinez | 129 | City Government |
| Telfer Oil Lines | - | - |
| TOP EIGHT COMPANIES IN THE CITY |
| Rank | Company | Primary Naics Description | Employment | City |
| 1 | Contra Costa County Inc | Other Individual & Family Services | 7574 | Martinez |
| 2 | Contra Costa County Department | Office Administrative Services | 1040 | Martinez |
| 3 | Contra Costa Community College | Junior Colleges | 1017 | Martinez |
| 4 | Shell Martinez Refining Co | Petroleum Refineries | 900 | Martinez |
| 5 | Martinez Unified School Dist | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 349 | Martinez |
| 6 | Contra Costa Electric Inc | Electrical Contractors | 300 | Martinez |
| 7 | Plant Maintenance Inc | Temporary Help Services | 300 | Martinez |
| 8 | Bay Area Diablo Petroleum Co | Petroleum & Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (Except Bulk Stations & Terminals) | 262 | Martinez |
The City of Martinez is a municipal corporation with 132 employees and is governed by a 5 member council.
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POLICE: |
The patrol division consists of one Commander, four Sergeants, four Corporals and 16 Officers. For more information about police services in Martinez please refer to: |
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WATER & SEWER: |
The City of Martinez is part of the Contra Costa Water District. Please see www.ccwater.com for more information. |
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
| EDUCATION: | The Martinez Unified School District
operates 4 elementary schools, one middle school, one
high school, two alternative and independent study
schools and one adult education center. There are 4,102
students within the district. Please visit the Martinez Unified School District website for more information |
| HEALTH: | |
| CULTURAL: | The Martinez Recreation Division
provides activities, classes, sports and cultural
opportunities for people of all ages. The city offers
Rankin Park Pool, Martinez Senior Community Center,
Golden Hills Community room, 16 ballfields, 17 developed
parks all complete with children's play areas, tennis,
bocce and basketball courts. There are also hundreds of
acres of open space and self guided trails. Visit the City of Martinez Recreation/Senior Center and Community Services website for more information. |
See also, the Martinez fact sheet at http://www.cityofmartinez.org/depts/econdev/demographics.asp