Living in Marin City, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marin City · Census data 2020–2024
Marin City has 3,195 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $68,846 (31% lower than the California median), the median home value is $1,142,700, the median rent is $1,335/month.
Marin City at a glance
- Population
- 3,195
- Median age
- 41.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $68,846State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,142,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,335/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 38.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Marin City a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the California median; home values 56% higher than the state median; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in June–July and September–October.
Cost of living in Marin City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marin City the median home value is $1,142,700, 243% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,335 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Marin City median household income
The median household income in Marin City is $68,846 and the income per person is $94,259. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Marin City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,546
- Owner-occupied
- 38.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.3%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.18
Marin City demographics
- Population
- 3,195
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 1,466
- Foreign-born
- 32.1%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marin City ›
Education in Marin City
39.2% of adults 25 and older in Marin City have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 23.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marin City
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 27.9%
- Drive alone
- 49.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Marin City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marin City | 3,195 | $68,846 | $1,142,700 | $1,335 |
| Strawberry | 5,830 | $157,661 | $2,000,001 | $2,958 |
| Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | 12,085 | $243,227 | $1,863,900 | $3,501 |
| Sausalito | 7,141 | $182,357 | $1,894,600 | $3,501 |
| Belvedere | 2,345 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Alto | 1,024 | $129,191 | — | — |
| Tiburon | 9,012 | $232,969 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Mill Valley | 14,012 | $206,212 | $2,000,001 | $3,278 |
| Muir Beach | 311 | $140,227 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Marin City, CA?
The median household income in Marin City is $68,846, 31% lower 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 Marin City?
The median home value in Marin City is $1,142,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Marin City?
The median gross rent in Marin City is $1,335 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Marin City, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the California median; home values 56% higher than the state median; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Marin City?
The median age in Marin City is 41.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Marin City?
The average commute to work in Marin City is 22 minutes; 27.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marin City?
The unemployment rate in Marin City is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marin City?
39.2% of adults in Marin City 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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