Living in Corte Madera, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Corte Madera · Census data 2020–2024
Corte Madera has 10,077 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $232,763 (135% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,755,200, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Corte Madera at a glance
- Population
- 10,077
- Median age
- 45.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $232,763State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,755,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 68.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 79.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Corte Madera a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 135% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 139% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June–July and September–October.
Cost of living in Corte Madera
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Corte Madera the median home value is $1,755,200, 428% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Corte Madera median household income
The median household income in Corte Madera is $232,763 and the income per person is $126,428. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Corte Madera: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,171
- Owner-occupied
- 68.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.2%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.50
Corte Madera demographics
- Population
- 10,077
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 4,036
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Corte Madera ›
Education in Corte Madera
79.3% of adults 25 and older in Corte Madera have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 37.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Corte Madera
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 44.1%
- Drive alone
- 39%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
Corte Madera vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corte Madera | 10,077 | $232,763 | $1,755,200 | $3,501 |
| Larkspur | 12,854 | $140,417 | $1,996,600 | $3,001 |
| Alto | 1,024 | $129,191 | — | — |
| Mill Valley | 14,012 | $206,212 | $2,000,001 | $3,278 |
| Strawberry | 5,830 | $157,661 | $2,000,001 | $2,958 |
| Kentfield | 6,900 | $249,896 | $2,000,001 | $2,741 |
| San Rafael | 60,433 | $119,435 | $1,355,600 | $2,377 |
| Ross | 2,606 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Tiburon | 9,012 | $232,969 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Corte Madera, CA?
The median household income in Corte Madera is $232,763, 135% higher than 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 Corte Madera?
The median home value in Corte Madera is $1,755,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Corte Madera?
The median gross rent in Corte Madera is $3,501 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Corte Madera, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 135% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 139% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Corte Madera?
The median age in Corte Madera is 45.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Corte Madera?
The average commute to work in Corte Madera is 31 minutes; 44.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Corte Madera?
The unemployment rate in Corte Madera is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Corte Madera?
79.3% of adults in Corte Madera 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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