Living in Marin County, California

Marin County is a county in California with a population of around 258,826, part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA MSA metro area. The main communities are San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $4,070/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $1449K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.8%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 57°F) and cool summers (highs around 71°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Marin County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 47 and a highly educated workforce (59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.