Living in Muir Beach, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muir Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Muir Beach has 311 residents with a median age of 63.7. The median household income is $140,227 (41% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Muir Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Muir Beach at a glance
- Population
- 311
- Median age
- 63.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $140,227State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Muir Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the California median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June–July and September–October.
Cost of living in Muir Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muir Beach the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 37.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,982 a month in housing costs.
Muir Beach median household income
The median household income in Muir Beach is $140,227 and the income per person is $112,864. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Muir Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 187
- Owner-occupied
- 87.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.3%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.92
Muir Beach demographics
- Population
- 311
- Median age
- 63.7
- Under 18
- 6.8%
- 65 and older
- 43.1%
- Households
- 162
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muir Beach ›
Education in Muir Beach
66.2% of adults 25 and older in Muir Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 37.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muir Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 53.7%
- Drive alone
- 46.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Muir Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muir Beach | 311 | $140,227 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | 12,085 | $243,227 | $1,863,900 | $3,501 |
| Marin City | 3,195 | $68,846 | $1,142,700 | $1,335 |
| Mill Valley | 14,012 | $206,212 | $2,000,001 | $3,278 |
| Strawberry | 5,830 | $157,661 | $2,000,001 | $2,958 |
| Alto | 1,024 | $129,191 | — | — |
| Stinson Beach | 255 | $132,857 | $1,493,400 | — |
| Sausalito | 7,141 | $182,357 | $1,894,600 | $3,501 |
| Kentfield | 6,900 | $249,896 | $2,000,001 | $2,741 |
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What is the median household income in Muir Beach, CA?
The median household income in Muir Beach is $140,227, 41% 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 Muir Beach?
The median home value in Muir Beach is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Muir Beach?
The median gross rent in Muir Beach is $3,501 per month, about 37.7% of household income.
Is Muir Beach, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the California median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Muir Beach?
The median age in Muir Beach is 63.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Muir Beach?
The average commute to work in Muir Beach is 33 minutes; 53.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muir Beach?
The unemployment rate in Muir Beach is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muir Beach?
66.2% of adults in Muir Beach 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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