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Larkspur, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
12,856 Population 4,285/sq mi density
$134,744 Median Income $103,235 per capita
$1,805,100 Home Value $2,071,543 Zillow
$2,867 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
76 Violent Crime/100K 1,305 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$134,744 median income, 2.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,805,100 home value, $2,867/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Larkspur, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$134,744
79% above
$103,235 per capita
Home Value
$1,805,100
540% above
Zillow: $2,071,543
Median Rent
$2,867/mo
147% above
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
80% below
1,305/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.4%
106% above
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.2%
37% below
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
179%
Home Value
640%
Rent
247%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
206%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Larkspur a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 2.6% (28% below 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 $2,071,543. 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.

Safety & Crime

Larkspur 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

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. 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

Population12,856
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density4,285/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$134,744
Per Capita$103,235
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778

Housing

F
Home Value$1,805,100
Rent$2,867
Ownership48.2%
Zillow$2,071,543
Housing Units6,624
Rent Burden36.1%

Crime

F
Violent76/100K
Property1,305/100K

Health

Obesity20.2%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
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.