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San Martin

California · 6,954 residents · 11.6 sq mi
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#102Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,430,600
The short version

San Martin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,430,600. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 60% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,954
+64%since 2000
from 4,230 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
599 / sq mi
+30%since 2009
from 461 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+32%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024San Martin
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(421)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(291)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(370)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.2%(498)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(262)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.3%(719)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(741)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.8%(963)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.8%(1,308)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.5%(1,008)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.4%(238)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(135)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,250
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,064 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,333
+140%since 2000
from $25,944 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
−1%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,430,600
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,613
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.0
−10%since 2009
from 10.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in San Martin on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(2,122)
Black0.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(1,667)
Asian6.1%(256)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(3,098)
Black3.5%(240)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(2,965)
Asian6.2%(429)
Other3.2%(222)
Diversity Score
77
+15%since 2009
from 67 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican36.5%(2,541)
Honduran3.3%(232)
Salvadoran1.7%(116)
Argentine0.6%(39)
Puerto Rican0.3%(21)
Spaniard0.2%(16)
Asian origin
Asian Indian3.1%(214)
Japanese0.9%(65)
Chinese0.8%(58)
Vietnamese0.6%(41)
Filipino0.3%(22)
Ancestry
German7.9%(550)
Italian7%(488)
English5.7%(394)
Irish4.6%(319)
Scottish3.9%(272)
American3.7%(257)
Dutch3.2%(223)
French3%(211)
Swedish2.3%(162)
Portuguese2.3%(159)
Polish1.2%(83)
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Ethiopian0.7%(46)
Norwegian0.6%(41)
Swiss0.4%(31)
Danish0.4%(28)
Armenian0.3%(19)
Welsh0.3%(18)
Iranian0.2%(17)
Russian0.1%(10)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
17.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 80.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 61.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 29.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36%(1,039)
Married52.2%(1,507)
Widowed0.8%(24)
Divorced11%(318)
Women 15+
Never married29.6%(883)
Married55.1%(1,643)
Widowed8.5%(253)
Divorced6.9%(205)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Martin, California?

San Martin, California has about 6,954 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Martin, California?

The typical household in San Martin, California earns about $158,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Martin, California expensive?

In San Martin, California, the median home is worth about $1,430,600, and the typical rent is about $2,613 a month.

How educated are people in San Martin, California?

About 36.6% of adults age 25 and over in San Martin, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Martin, California?

About 7.9% of people in San Martin, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Martin, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Martin, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,204 residents, a change of about 297 percent over that period.

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