Living in Stinson Beach, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stinson Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Stinson Beach has 255 residents with a median age of 71.1. The median household income is $132,857 (34% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,493,400.
Stinson Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Stinson Beach at a glance
- Population
- 255
- Median age
- 71.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $132,857State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,493,400State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.8%
Is Stinson Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the California median.
Cons: Home values 103% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in June–July and September–October.
Cost of living in Stinson Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stinson Beach the median home value is $1,493,400, 349% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,490 a month in housing costs.
Stinson Beach median household income
The median household income in Stinson Beach is $132,857 and the income per person is $64,614. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Stinson Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 683
- Owner-occupied
- 95.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.2%
- Vacant
- 78.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.77
78.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Stinson Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Stinson Beach demographics
- Population
- 255
- Median age
- 71.1
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 58.8%
- Households
- 144
- Foreign-born
- 12.5%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stinson Beach ›
Education in Stinson Beach
67.8% of adults 25 and older in Stinson Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stinson Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Stinson Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stinson Beach | 255 | $132,857 | $1,493,400 | — |
| Bolinas | 1,334 | $100,625 | $2,000,001 | $1,924 |
| Muir Beach | 311 | $140,227 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Kentfield | 6,900 | $249,896 | $2,000,001 | $2,741 |
| Mill Valley | 14,012 | $206,212 | $2,000,001 | $3,278 |
| Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | 12,085 | $243,227 | $1,863,900 | $3,501 |
| Ross | 2,606 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Fairfax | 7,516 | $141,653 | $1,163,600 | $2,367 |
| San Anselmo | 12,679 | $173,641 | $1,576,700 | $2,797 |
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What is the median household income in Stinson Beach, CA?
The median household income in Stinson Beach is $132,857, 34% 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 Stinson Beach?
The median home value in Stinson Beach is $1,493,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Stinson Beach, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the California median. Minuses: home values 103% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Stinson Beach?
The median age in Stinson Beach is 71.1 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Stinson Beach?
The unemployment rate in Stinson Beach is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stinson Beach?
67.8% of adults in Stinson 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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