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Marina, CA


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Marina, California

Marina, California, in Monterey county, is 8 miles W of Salinas, California (center to center) and 45 miles S of San Jose, California. The city is considered part of the Salinas metropolitan area. Marina has a population of 25,101.

The People and Families of Marina

In Marina, about 35% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Marina is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marina had a median family income of $46,139.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Marina ($2,750). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Marina are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Marina Housing

About 46% of housing units in Marina are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Marina, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Marina strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Marina Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Marina Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Marina, CA

Comparing Marina to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity98
Well-Paid Single Men77
Age of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty45
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home63

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built77
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents35
People Living Alone35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime77

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