At a Glance
Median Income
$134,744
$103,235 per capita
Home Value
$1,805,100
Zillow: $2,129,682
Median Rent
$2,867/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
69.4%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.2%
7.3% smoking rate
How Larkspur Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Larkspur's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Larkspur a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Larkspur residents earn a median household income of $134,744 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $103,235. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Larkspur is $1,805,100 , 540% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,129,682. Median rent is $2,867/month, with 36.1% 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 1971.
Education
69.4% of adults in Larkspur hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(106% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Larkspur has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population12,856
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density4,285/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born16.9%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$134,744
Per Capita$103,235
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$1,805,100
Rent$2,867
Ownership48.2%
Zillow$2,129,682
Housing Units6,624
Rent Burden36.1%
Health
Obesity20.2%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.4%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+33.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Larkspur was founded in 1857.
The median home in Larkspur was built in 1971.
28.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
16.9% 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.