Martinez, CA vs San Dimas, 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 Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $102,241). Martinez leads in walk score (41 vs 37). San Dimas leads in cost of living index (166 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Martinez, CA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1674) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 36,395 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,182 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $124,669 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+32.9 |
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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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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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