Baston Road, Martinez, GA May 2017, 2017
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Census counts: 16,472 in 1980, 34,535 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 5 maps from 1921 on.
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MartinezGA
Population 33,750: a town in Georgia. Public schools that outperform most of Georgia.
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Population
33,750
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$284K
+1.9% in a year
Household income
$82K
median
Median age
39.1
years
Jobs based here
12,863
Balanced
TownGrade
B+
#29 of 258 in GA
Is Martinez a good place to live?
Taken together, its subjects give Martinez a B+ overall, better than 73% of U.S. towns. Its place in the ranking is 29th of 258 in Georgia. Schools are its strong suit: its schools rank ahead of 89% of Georgia towns. Add health to its strengths: CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 72% of the country. The catch is cost of living: the typical home is worth about $284K, 4.1 years of the Augusta metro’s $69K median household income. Only 31 of Georgia’s 373 towns score lower on history. The town’s typical July afternoon high is 92°F, above both the Georgia town median (90°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F). Martinez’s mean commuting time is 21 minutes, below both Georgia’s towns (26 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes).
Figures: schools, state test and graduation results · health, CDC PLACES · home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · National Register of Historic Places · NOAA normals, 1991–2020.
StrongestASchools
What makes Martinez stand out
Where Martinez beats most towns.
How Martinez grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Georgia), ordered by how far Martinez is from typical.
SchoolsBased on how pupils do in exams and testsAOpen →HealthDoctors Hospital 2.6 miles awayB+Open →Cost of livingHomes are harder to afford than in most townsC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 45% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →Jobs & income$82K median household incomeB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.2 of 20; 4.1% of households have no car; 0.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors7 miles of trails; 1% conserved landCOpen →HistoryIn the bottom fifth of the towns comparedD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Martinez: who provides what
Martinez is unincorporated, so Columbia County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerGeorgia Power16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterColumbia County water system3 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesColumbia CountyColumbia County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Georgia you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereColumbia County Board of ElectionsColumbia County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes30907, 3080930907 89% · 30809 11%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Martinez.
Martinez trades workers with Augusta and other neighbors and has less tooth loss than most of Georgia.
SchoolsA
Martinez earns an A for schools
Public schools: the Columbia County school district. Three of its 12 schools are shown below, with the reason for each. 3 public schools serve Martinez, with 2,102 students in all.
89%of GA districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Creek Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 759 | A+ |
| Lakeside High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,861 | B− |
| Martinez Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 731 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within GA on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsC
Protected land: 1.3% of Martinez
In 3 parks and preserves, walkers have 7.1 miles of trail. The biggest park or preserve is Lakeside Park, at 29 acres. Martinez’s concentration of trails stands at 0.5 miles per square mile.
#62for trails in GA
| Martinez | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.3% | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
1.3%
conserved · 126 of 9,321 acres
7.1 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lakeside Park | 0.7 mi | 29 |
| 2. Reed Creek Nature Park | 0.5 mi | 12 |
| 3. Kelley Park | — | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB+
Martinez earns a B+ for health
Its widest gap with Georgia is tooth loss: 9% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 14.5% statewide.
For adults in Martinez, the share who say their health is fair or poor is 16%. CDC measures, 32 in all: Martinez beats Georgia on 11 and trails on 1. In Martinez, 12% of adults worry about having enough food, and 32% have obesity.
72%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Martinez | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 40% | 36% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 22% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 38% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 23% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Georgia
11 better20 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Martinez | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.7% | 17.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.3% | 7% |
Doctors Hospital
2.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
82nd
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–59°
Spring52–76°
Summer70–91°
Fall54–76°
Nov 18
typical first frost
Mar 15
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
About two in five of Martinez’s working residents commute to Augusta
Martinez has about as many jobs (12,863) as working residents, but only 1,377 people both live and work here. The average commute takes 20.6 minutes, against 28.3 across Georgia.
Jobs based in Martinez grew to 12,863 in 2023, 2,039 more than in 2013. Only a tenth of working residents stay in Martinez for work; the rest commute out. The top destinations are Augusta (40%), Evans (8%) and Atlanta (2%). The median commute is under 7 miles.
10%work in town
| Martinez | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 15% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $82,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Martinez10%
Augusta40%
Evans8%
Atlanta2%
North Augusta1%
7 mi
median commute distance
12,863
jobs based in Martinez
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 50% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade C+
Martinez earns a C+ for cost of living
On the market in Martinez: a median 46 days to sell. Homes locally are typically worth about $284,000, up 1.9% in a year, 14% below the Georgia typical home. Among households locally, 71% are owner-occupiers.
$284KZillow home value
| Martinez | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 71% | 58% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,284 a month | $1,152 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Martinez$284K
Georgia$329K
Market temperature
46
days on market
97.9%
sale-to-list price
+1.9%
value change, 1 year
34
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Ages in Martinez track Georgia closely
In Martinez, just over a fifth of residents are under 18. The age mix tracks Georgia closely: no broad group is more than 4 points off. Among adults 25 and older, 37% have a four-year degree or more, against 35% across Georgia.
39.1median age · GA 37.6
| Martinez | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 25% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 24% | 22% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | 36.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 18% | 14% | 18% |
MartinezGeorgiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school22%
Some college23%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate17%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.7 points. Across Georgia, 51.2% of residents are women. Median age: women 39.6, men 37.9.
| Martinez | GA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.8% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.7% | 11.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.5% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.1% | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.4% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.4% | 12.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.1% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.6% | 5.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.8% | 10.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.7% | 26.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.8% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.5% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.4% | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.8% | 13.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Martinez has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 55% of U.S. communities. 66 flood insurance claims have been paid in Martinez since 1990. Also worth knowing: households locally have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2024.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
66
paid flood claims since 1990
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 13 attractions →Fort Gordon and 6 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Martinez. Close and well known come first.
8 mi LandmarkFort Gordon
9 mi Stadium & arenaJames Brown Arena
8 mi MuseumMeadow Garden
8 mi MuseumMorris Museum of Art120K visitors a year
39 mi MuseumRobert Toombs House State Historic Site
8 mi GardenAugusta Botanical GardensSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fort Gordon: U.S. Army Cyber Command, Public domain · James Brown Arena: Thomson200, CC0 · Meadow Garden: Flickr user Sir Mildred Pierce, CC BY 2.0 · Morris Museum of Art: Thomson200, CC0 · Robert Toombs House State Historic Site: TampAGS, for AGS Media, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Augusta Botanical Gardens: Liam Wolff (Ospr3yy at en.wikipedia), FAL
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Martinez
17pages on Martinez
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Martinez
Helms CollegeCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Augusta2.5 mi$17,924 tuitionAugusta UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Augusta7.3 mi$8,414 in-state tuitionAugusta Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Augusta7.6 mi$4,282 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Martinez residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Georgia.
About Martinez
Place in Georgia, United States
Martinez ( MARTIN-EZ) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Columbia County, Georgia, United States. It is a northwestern suburb of Augusta and is part of the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area. The population was 34,535 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 15 sq mi
- Elevation
- 361 ft
- Area code
- 706
Martinez’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Martinez.
EvansAugustaMartinez
How the neighbors grade
Martinez, Evans and Augusta report no FBI crime data of their own. Augusta isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Martinez with a neighbor →
Questions about Martinez
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Martinez, GA a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Martinez grades B+ overall, better than 73% of U.S. towns and #29 of 258 in Georgia. It grades B+ for health and A for schools.
Is Martinez, GA expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.