Living in Bolinas, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bolinas · Census data 2020–2024
Bolinas has 1,334 residents with a median age of 61.4. The median household income is $100,625 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $1,924/month.
Bolinas is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bolinas at a glance
- Population
- 1,334
- Median age
- 61.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $100,625State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,924/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Bolinas a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June–July and September–October.
Cost of living in Bolinas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bolinas the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,924 per month, which is 37.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Bolinas median household income
The median household income in Bolinas is $100,625 and the income per person is $88,935. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Bolinas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,056
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 39.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.03
39.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bolinas has many vacation and second homes.
Bolinas demographics
- Population
- 1,334
- Median age
- 61.4
- Under 18
- 8.6%
- 65 and older
- 43.3%
- Households
- 641
- Foreign-born
- 11.5%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bolinas ›
Education in Bolinas
59.8% of adults 25 and older in Bolinas have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 28.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bolinas
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 27.7%
- Drive alone
- 55.8%
- Public transit
- 6.3%
- Walk to work
- 6.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Bolinas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolinas | 1,334 | $100,625 | $2,000,001 | $1,924 |
| Stinson Beach | 255 | $132,857 | $1,493,400 | — |
| San Geronimo | 583 | $171,932 | $1,175,500 | — |
| Lagunitas-Forest Knolls | 1,626 | $130,682 | $939,500 | $2,387 |
| Woodacre | 1,627 | $231,953 | $1,071,800 | — |
| Fairfax | 7,516 | $141,653 | $1,163,600 | $2,367 |
| Muir Beach | 311 | $140,227 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Kentfield | 6,900 | $249,896 | $2,000,001 | $2,741 |
| Ross | 2,606 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Bolinas, CA?
The median household income in Bolinas is $100,625, about the same as the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bolinas?
The median home value in Bolinas is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Bolinas?
The median gross rent in Bolinas is $1,924 per month, about 37.1% of household income.
Is Bolinas, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Bolinas?
The median age in Bolinas is 61.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Bolinas?
The average commute to work in Bolinas is 32 minutes; 27.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bolinas?
The unemployment rate in Bolinas is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bolinas?
59.8% of adults in Bolinas have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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