At a Glance
Median Income
$220,771
$117,542 per capita
Home Value
$1,702,000
Zillow: $1,769,805
Median Rent
$3,468/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
1,305/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.8%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.9%
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Corte Madera Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Corte Madera's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Corte Madera a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Corte Madera residents earn a median household income of $220,771 , which is 194% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $117,542. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Corte Madera is $1,702,000 , 504% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,769,805. Median rent is $3,468/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Corte Madera reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,305/100K.
Education
76.8% of adults in Corte Madera hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(128% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Corte Madera has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population10,101
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density3,197/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$220,771
Per Capita$117,542
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$1,702,000
Rent$3,468
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$1,769,805
Housing Units4,103
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent76/100K
Property1,305/100K
Health
Obesity19.9%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.8%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+36.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute34 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Corte Madera was founded in 1916.
The median home in Corte Madera was built in 1961.
42.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.