Neighborhood Factors

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Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $825.01k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $15k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -9%

At a glance

Center Ave is ranked #4 of 10 neighborhoods in Martinez with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are safety (3.7/5, 4th of 10 in Martinez) and schools (3.5/5), at a median home price of $825.01k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $15,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.0/5).

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Top Neighborhoods in Martinez, CA

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Arnold Dr, Martinez, CA
Overall Score : 4.2
2nd
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Alhambra-Blue, Martinez, CA
Overall Score : 4.1
3rd
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Mococo, Martinez, CA
Overall Score : 3.7

Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    2.0

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    -

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    -

Overall Amenities score: 2 (1)

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Neighborhood Weather

80%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 80% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Center Ave ranks 3rd of 10 for sunshine in Martinez, and it out-suns roughly three quarters of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 86° highs, and it gets about 20 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
90°70°50°30°JFMAMJJASONDJul 86°
Avg highAvg low
Rank in Martinez
3rd of 10
Across the Bay Area
75th percentile
Rain per year
20 in
Warmest month
Jul 86° avg high
Summer day
56° → 84°F
Winter day
41° → 58°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
John Swett Elementary PrimaryK-5
3.5/5
Morello Park Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.1/5
Hidden Valley Elementary PrimaryK-5
3.2/5
Martinez Junior High Middle6-8
3.1/5
Valley View Middle Middle6-8
3.2/5
Alhambra Senior High High9-12
3.1/5
College Park High High9-12
4.2/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Center Ave FAQs9 answers

Is Center Ave a good place to live?

Center Ave ranks 4th of 10 neighborhoods in Martinez with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (3.7/5) and schools (3.5/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.0/5).

Is Center Ave safe?

Center Ave, Martinez scores 3.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 4th of 10 neighborhoods in Martinez.

What do homes in Center Ave cost?

The median home price in Center Ave, Martinez is $825.01k, compared with $818.35k for Martinez as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $15,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Center Ave rising or falling?

The median home price in Center Ave, Martinez is up about 0.5% over the past 12 months, from $820.65k to $825.01k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Center Ave?

Schools serving Center Ave, Martinez include John Swett Elementary (3.5/5), Morello Park Elementary (4.1/5), Hidden Valley Elementary (3.2/5), Martinez Junior High (3.1/5) and Valley View Middle (3.2/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Center Ave?

Center Ave, Martinez receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 3rd of 10 in Martinez. Summer days run 56° to 84°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 20 inches a year.

Is Center Ave walkable to shops and restaurants?

Center Ave, Martinez scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 2.0 out of 5, 5th of 10 in Martinez.

How does Center Ave compare to other Martinez neighborhoods?

Center Ave ranks 4th of 10 neighborhoods in Martinez. It ranks 4th of 10 in Martinez for safety (3.7/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Martinez are Pleasant Hill Rd and Maltby.

What are the downsides of living in Center Ave?

Center Ave, Martinez scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5).

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Top Neighborhoods in Martinez, CA

1st
Neighborhood Iamge
Arnold Dr, Martinez, CA
Overall Score : 4.2
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
Alhambra-Blue, Martinez, CA
Overall Score : 4.1
3rd
Neighborhood Iamge
Mococo, Martinez, CA
Overall Score : 3.7

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