At a Glance
Median Income
$73,077
$56,408 per capita
Home Value
$1,185,500
Zillow: $1,483,235
Median Rent
$1,663/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
294/100K
3,251/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Marin City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marin City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marin City a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marin City residents earn a median household income of $73,077 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,408. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% 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 Marin City is $1,185,500 , 321% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,483,235. Median rent is $1,663/month, with 35.2% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Marin City reports 294 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,251/100K.
Education
38.8% of adults in Marin City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marin City 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 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,597
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density6,661/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,077
Per Capita$56,408
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$1,185,500
Rent$1,663
Ownership41.4%
Zillow$1,483,235
Housing Units1,486
Rent Burden35.2%
Crime
F
Violent294/100K
Property3,251/100K
Health
Obesity26.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.8%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+25.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Marin City was founded in 1942.
The median home in Marin City was built in 1973.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% 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.
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