Mill Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
Mill Valley, CA
At a Glance
How Mill Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mill Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mill Valley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mill Valley residents earn a median household income of $208,466 , which is 177% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $120,115. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% 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 Mill Valley is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,128,617. Median rent is $3,313/month, with 26.2% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Mill Valley reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,025/100K.
Education
77.1% of adults in Mill Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (129% above the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mill Valley 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 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.