At a Glance
Median Income
$231,875
$136,840 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,625,775
Median Rent
$2,482/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
162/100K
848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.2%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.6%
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Kentfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kentfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kentfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kentfield residents earn a median household income of $231,875 , which is 209% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $136,840. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% 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 Kentfield is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,625,775. Median rent is $2,482/month, with 28.5% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Kentfield reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 848/100K.
Education
77.2% of adults in Kentfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(129% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kentfield 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
Population7,128
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density2,352/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$231,875
Per Capita$136,840
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
D
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,482
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$2,625,775
Housing Units2,908
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent162/100K
Property848/100K
Health
Obesity19.6%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking6.8%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation376 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.2%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+36.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Kentfield was built in 1956.
41.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% 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.