At a Glance
Median Income
$117,000
$68,818 per capita
Home Value
$1,447,900
Zillow: $3,492,180
Median Rent
$2,291/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.9%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.3%
8.1% smoking rate
How Stinson Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stinson Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stinson Beach a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stinson Beach residents earn a median household income of $117,000 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,818. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below 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 Stinson Beach is $1,447,900 , 414% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,492,180. Median rent is $2,291/month, with 26.1% 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 1959.
Education
58.9% of adults in Stinson Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stinson Beach 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.
Data Overview
People
Population366
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density411/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born14.5%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,000
Per Capita$68,818
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$1,447,900
Rent$2,291
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$3,492,180
Housing Units733
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity21.3%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation11 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.9%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+24.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Stinson Beach was built in 1959.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
14.5% 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.