At a Glance
Median Income
$157,500
$109,525 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,016,416
Median Rent
$2,188/mo
16.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
74.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
7.9% smoking rate
How Muir Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Muir Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Muir Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Muir Beach residents earn a median household income of $157,500 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $109,525. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Muir Beach is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,016,416. Median rent is $2,188/month, with 16.5% 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 1972.
Education
74.3% of adults in Muir Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(120% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Muir Beach has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population399
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density814/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$157,500
Per Capita$109,525
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,188
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$2,016,416
Housing Units207
Rent Burden16.5%
Health
Obesity21.0%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation239 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+38.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Muir Beach was built in 1972.
46.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
1.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.