Living in Larkspur, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Larkspur · Census data 2020–2024
Larkspur has 12,854 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $140,417 (42% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,996,600, the median rent is $3,001/month.
Larkspur at a glance
- Population
- 12,854
- Median age
- 51.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $140,417State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,996,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,001/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 46.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Larkspur a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June–July and September–October.
Cost of living in Larkspur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Larkspur the median home value is $1,996,600, 500% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,001 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Larkspur median household income
The median household income in Larkspur is $140,417 and the income per person is $107,185. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Larkspur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,431
- Owner-occupied
- 46.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.5%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.11
Larkspur demographics
- Population
- 12,854
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 6,018
- Foreign-born
- 15.8%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Larkspur ›
Education in Larkspur
67.9% of adults 25 and older in Larkspur have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 33.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Larkspur
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 32.9%
- Drive alone
- 52.8%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Larkspur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkspur | 12,854 | $140,417 | $1,996,600 | $3,001 |
| Corte Madera | 10,077 | $232,763 | $1,755,200 | $3,501 |
| Kentfield | 6,900 | $249,896 | $2,000,001 | $2,741 |
| Mill Valley | 14,012 | $206,212 | $2,000,001 | $3,278 |
| Ross | 2,606 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Alto | 1,024 | $129,191 | — | — |
| San Rafael | 60,433 | $119,435 | $1,355,600 | $2,377 |
| Strawberry | 5,830 | $157,661 | $2,000,001 | $2,958 |
| San Anselmo | 12,679 | $173,641 | $1,576,700 | $2,797 |
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What is the median household income in Larkspur, CA?
The median household income in Larkspur is $140,417, 42% 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 Larkspur?
The median home value in Larkspur is $1,996,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Larkspur?
The median gross rent in Larkspur is $3,001 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is Larkspur, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Larkspur?
The median age in Larkspur is 51.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Larkspur?
The average commute to work in Larkspur is 28 minutes; 32.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Larkspur?
The unemployment rate in Larkspur is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Larkspur?
67.9% of adults in Larkspur 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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