The Town FilesMartinez, Georgia
Community in Columbia County · population 34,535 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $246,100
- Household income
- $81,602
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 39.1
Martinez is a community of 34,535 people in Columbia County, Georgia. The median home is worth $246,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more vibrant than 89% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 85% of Georgia towns, better for cycling than 84% of Georgia towns.
How Martinez ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Martinez is worth $246,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $81,602, which is more affordable than 65% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,284 a month. 71.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Martinez | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,284 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $81,602 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 71.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Martinez
| People | Martinez | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Martinez
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 39.8°F. About 44.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Martinez since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 10, 2009 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 17, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 79 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 6, 2022.
Severe weather in Columbia County since 1996
Columbia County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Columbia County
Columbia County had 39,629 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,681 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Martinez itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Martinez
14 public schools with 7,880 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside High School | 9-12 | 1,020 | 12.6 |
| Stevens Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 815 | 15.4 |
| Martinez Elementary School | PK-5 | 787 | 14.8 |
| Langford Middle School | 6-8 | 719 | 14.1 |
| Stallings Island Middle School | 6-8 | 689 | 15.0 |
| Sue Reynolds Elementary School | PK-5 | 642 | 14.0 |
| Warren Road Elementary School | PK-5 | 592 | 13.2 |
| Lake Forest Hills Elementary School | PK-5 | 544 | 12.4 |
| Tutt Middle School | 6-8 | 465 | 10.1 |
| Merry Elementary School | PK-5 | 401 | 11.5 |
| South Columbia Elementary School | PK-5 | 398 | 11.7 |
| Copeland Elementary School | PK-5 | 397 | 11.3 |
Towns near Martinez
- Evans, GA4.0 mi · 34,536 people · home $366,100
- Grovetown, GA7.9 mi · 15,577 people · home $254,300
- North Augusta, SC8.3 mi · 24,379 people · home $233,600
- Belvedere, SC9.7 mi · 5,380 people · home $143,500
- Augusta-Richmond County, GA10.8 mi · 202,081 people · home $178,400
- Clearwater, SC11.0 mi · 4,079 people · home $158,100
- Burnettown, SC13.6 mi · 3,105 people · home $189,800
- Harlem, GA13.7 mi · 3,571 people · home $274,500
Martinez questions
Is Martinez, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Martinez scores better for retirees than 64% of Georgia towns and quieter than 20%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Martinez?
The median owner-occupied home in Martinez is valued at $246,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,602, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,284 a month.
What is the weather like in Martinez?
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 39.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Martinez get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Martinez since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 10, 2009. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)