Living in Mill Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mill Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Mill Valley has 14,012 residents with a median age of 48.7. The median household income is $206,212 (108% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,278/month.
Mill Valley at a glance
- Population
- 14,012
- Median age
- 48.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $206,212State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,278/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Mill Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 108% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.8%.
The weather is best in June–July and September–October.
Cost of living in Mill Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mill Valley the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,278 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Mill Valley median household income
The median household income in Mill Valley is $206,212 and the income per person is $118,725. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Mill Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,418
- Owner-occupied
- 66.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.8%
- Vacant
- 11.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.45
Mill Valley demographics
- Population
- 14,012
- Median age
- 48.7
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 5,688
- Foreign-born
- 18.6%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mill Valley ›
Education in Mill Valley
75.8% of adults 25 and older in Mill Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 35.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mill Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 40%
- Drive alone
- 48.7%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Mill Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley | 14,012 | $206,212 | $2,000,001 | $3,278 |
| Alto | 1,024 | $129,191 | — | — |
| Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | 12,085 | $243,227 | $1,863,900 | $3,501 |
| Kentfield | 6,900 | $249,896 | $2,000,001 | $2,741 |
| Strawberry | 5,830 | $157,661 | $2,000,001 | $2,958 |
| Larkspur | 12,854 | $140,417 | $1,996,600 | $3,001 |
| Corte Madera | 10,077 | $232,763 | $1,755,200 | $3,501 |
| Marin City | 3,195 | $68,846 | $1,142,700 | $1,335 |
| Muir Beach | 311 | $140,227 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Mill Valley, CA?
The median household income in Mill Valley is $206,212, 108% 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 Mill Valley?
The median home value in Mill Valley is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Mill Valley?
The median gross rent in Mill Valley is $3,278 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Mill Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 108% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.8%.
What is the median age in Mill Valley?
The median age in Mill Valley is 48.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Mill Valley?
The average commute to work in Mill Valley is 25 minutes; 40% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mill Valley?
The unemployment rate in Mill Valley is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mill Valley?
75.8% of adults in Mill Valley 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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