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Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
12,153 Population 2,591/sq mi density
$238,158 Median Income $114,931 per capita
$1,811,100 Home Value $2,016,416 Zillow
$2,990 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
76 Violent Crime/100K 1,305 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$238,158 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$1,811,100 home value, $2,990/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$238,158
217% above
$114,931 per capita
Home Value
$1,811,100
542% above
Zillow: $2,016,416
Median Rent
$2,990/mo
157% above
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
80% below
1,305/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
79.1%
135% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.3%
40% below
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Tamalpais-Homestead Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tamalpais-Homestead Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
317%
Home Value
642%
Rent
257%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
235%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tamalpais-Homestead Valley 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

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley residents earn a median household income of $238,158 , which is 217% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $114,931. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is $1,811,100 , 542% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,016,416. Median rent is $2,990/month, with 22.4% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley 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

79.1% of adults in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (135% above the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley 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

Population12,153
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density2,591/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$238,158
Per Capita$114,931
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778

Housing

C
Home Value$1,811,100
Rent$2,990
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$2,016,416
Housing Units4,737
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

F
Violent76/100K
Property1,305/100K

Health

Obesity19.3%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking7.1%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation32 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+79.1%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+44.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley was built in 1965.
40.8% 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.
6.7% 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.