Affordable Storage in Martinez

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Martinez.

About Martinez, GA

Martinez is an unincorporated city in Columbia County with 34,535 people living there, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. It is a nice suburban town that is part of the larger Augusta, Georgia Metropolitan Area.

The founder was a wealthy Cuban man named José Martínez y Saldivar. He bought the plantation in 1869, which would eventually become the town. He called his land “El Cordero Rancho” (The Lamb Ranch). His ranch home, farm buildings, barns, and a water tower are still standing on twenty acres of the original land.

The Augusta Canal, built in 1845, starts at Martinez. It captures the power of the Savannah River with a hydroelectric dam. This project provides water and transportation to the city. Many factories were built along the canal because of the abundant, inexpensive electrical power. Tourists enjoy taking a boat ride down the canal or hiking and biking on the trails created along the shorelines. The Augusta Canal National Heritage Area has educational exhibits about the project.

What to do in Martinez, GA

Martinez has many interesting amenities and features:

• Features:d Wildwood Park has a lake, a fishing pier, playgrounds for the kids, and picnic areas to enjoy. Reed Creek Nature Park is 35 acres with a nice boardwalk and hiking trails. It is a wonderful place to learn more about local wildlife and ecology.
• Events:d The Columbia County Amphitheater is an outdoor venue for live concerts and hosts family-friendly events.
• Museumsd: Museums to visit are in Augusta. You can visit the Augusta Museum of History to learn more about the area's history. Art lovers of Southern-style art will appreciate the Morris Museum of Art with paintings and sculptures created by regional artists.
• Destination:d The Phinizy Swamp Nature Park has 1,100 acres of wetlands, forests, and areas full of wildlife for viewing. It is a perfect place for birdwatching and nature photography.

Working in Martinez, GA

The Martinez local economy depends on healthcare, education, retail, construction, and transportation. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is exceptionally low. The median household income is $80,243 per year, which is much higher than the American average of $69,021. The economy is growing faster than the national average. Martinez's predicted job growth rate for the next ten years is 46.4%, compared to the national rate of 33.5%. For those driving to work, the mean commute time is 19 minutes.

The industries offering the most jobs are healthcare (15.0%), education (11.2%), professional services (6.2%), construction (5.8%), utilities (4.8%), administration (4.5%), and hospitality (4.2%).

Martinez, GA Neighborhoods

There are four neighborhoods to consider in Martinez. The highest-priced homes are on the eastern side of the town. The next group of homes priced nearly as high is on the southwest side of town. The western side of town is a bit less. The center of Martinez has the lowest-priced homes.

Here are the areas to consider:

• Martinez East: This neighborhood has lovely small lakes in the center. Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999. There are some newer homes built after 2000. The median real estate price is $445,898, more expensive than 75.8% of the rest of the state. Most homes are owner-occupied. The houses are medium-to-large single-family homes with three to six bedrooms. Rental homes are available for $2,645 per month. The vacancy rate is 11.4%.
• Martinez Southwest: This nice neighborhood is southwest of the town. The median real estate price is $292,763. Apartments and single-family homes are available to rent for around $1,755 per month. The vacancy rate is 13.8%, so finding a rental unit is easy.
• Martinez West: This nice area is to the west of the town. The median real estate price is $252,860. Rental homes are available for an average rent of $2,397 per month. The vacancy rate is very high at 21.7%, making finding a place to rent super easy, even though the rents are higher than on the southwest side of town.
• Martinez Center: This area is better for those on a limited budget. The median real estate price is $202,729. A mixture of homes, apartment complexes, and townhouses are available. The average rent is $1,420 per month.

Martinez, GA School District

The public school district is the Columbia County School System.

The school district spends around $10,786 annually per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is almost 16 to one.

There are 24 private schools in the Martinez/Augusta area. The top three private schools in Martinez are Augusta Science Academy (K to 6th), Martinez Montessori Academy (PK to 2nd), and Augusta Christian School (PK to 12th).

There is a private four-year Paine College in Martinez and eight other colleges within a 50-mile radius.

Moving to Martinez, GA Resource Guide

Martinez is a census-designated place (CDP), which means it does not have a municipal government. Columbia County handles all local governmental affairs.

The Columbia County Parks & Recreation Department manages Wildwood Park, the other public parks, trails, recreational areas, and community events. There are programs in athletics, sports, health, and wellness for adults, children, and seniors.

Martinez, GA Housing

The median home price in Martinez is $297,900, trending flat year-over-year. It is a seller’s market with fewer homes listed for sale than the number of interested buyers.

The cost of living in Martinez is attractive. It is 2% lower than other cities in Georgia and 11% lower than the national average of the United States.