Census-designated place · California
San Martin, California
San Martin, census-designated place, in Santa Clara County, California. San Martin had 6,954 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±805). GEOID 0668238.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,954
±805 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 7,008
Median household income
$158,250
±$25,838 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,430,600
±$97,053 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,613
±$526 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is San Martin and what county is it in?
San Martin is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Santa Clara County, California. It covers 11.6 square miles of land, 604 residents per square mile in 2020.
San Martin is in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in San Martin, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts San Martin's population at 6,954 (±805). The 2020 Census counted 7,008 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; San Martin is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | San Martin | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,954 ±805 | 1,902,047 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,007 ±206 | 659,353 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.32 ±0.30 | 2.82 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,065 ±193 | 698,837 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in San Martin?
The median resident of San Martin is 46.8 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 44.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 42.6%. 17.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | San Martin | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8 ±6.0 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6% ±3.5 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.9% ±5.2 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±4.1 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 42.6% ±6.9 pts | 25.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.5% ±6.9 pts | 27.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±4.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±2.5 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.1% ±4.8 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 37.4% ±7.2 pts | 55.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.6% ±3.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6% ±4.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9% ±4.0 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4% ±4.5 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.6% ±6.9 pts | 56.5% | +14.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4% ±3.6 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7% ±4.3 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in San Martin earn?
Half of San Martin's 2,007 households earn less than $158,250 a year (±$25,838), against $164,281 in Santa Clara County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $142,972 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | San Martin | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $158,250 ±$25,838 | $164,281 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $209,704 ±$32,889 | $227,007 | – |
| Per capita income | $62,333 ±$9,618 | $80,312 | +$12,179 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.9% ±3.0 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.5% ±7.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1% ±2.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±1.4 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.9% ±3.8 pts | 95.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in San Martin?
Owners occupy 77.8% of San Martin's occupied homes and renters 22.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,430,600 by its owner (±$97,053). The median renter pays $2,613 a month including utilities, and 51.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | San Martin | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,430,600 ±$97,053 | $1,490,600 | +$191,291 |
| Median gross rent | $2,613 ±$526 | $2,857 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.1% ±29.5 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $4,000 or more | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.8% ±8.0 pts | 55.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.2% ±8.0 pts | 44.9% | – |
| Housing units | 2,065 ±193 | 698,837 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.6% ±4.8 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% ±3.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8% ±3.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±2.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in San Martin work and get to work?
59.9% of San Martin's workers drive alone and 26.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.1 minutes.
| Measure | San Martin | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.4% ±6.3 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±2.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 59.9% ±9.2 pts | 59.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4% ±3.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 6.7% ±6.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 26.6% ±6.7 pts | 23.9% | +19.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.1 min ±4.7 | 26.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in San Martin?
1 census tract lies mostly in San Martin, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5124.02Santa Clara County | 5,696 | $148,833 |
| Tract 5124.01Santa Clara County | 3,961 | $197,540 |
| Tract 5123.10Santa Clara County | 5,234 | $100,506 |
| Tract 5123.07Santa Clara County | 6,529 | $148,064 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in San Martin) · Census block assignment files
How does San Martin compare with other places in California?
San Martin ranks 124th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 583rd | 1,076 |
| Residents per square mile | 840th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 124th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 252nd | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 111th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 171st | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 595th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 409th | 988 |
| Median age | 249th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 288th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 172nd | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 193rd | 1,069 |
San Martin's figures with every place in California (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for San Martin?
17 of the 57 figures for San Martin on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for San Martin are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.