In Marin, California, the median home price is $1,504,466, compared with the California median of $860,133; median household income is $149,091; the population is 257,969; schools rate 7.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 199.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 27.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Marin at a glance
Population
257,969
Median Household Income
$149,091
Typical Home Value
$1,504,466
School District Rating
7.0
Violent Crime Rate
199.1
Avg Commute Time
27.4
About Marin
Marin has a population of 257,969. The median home value is $1,504,466, 75% above the California median. Median household income is $149,091 (50% above the California median). The most populated towns are San Rafael, Novato, and Ross Valley.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Marin
6 towns, by population.
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Marin at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Marin?
- Marin has a population of 257,969 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Marin?
- The median home value in Marin is $1,504,466. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Marin?
- Median household income in Marin is $149,091 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Marin in?
- Marin is in California.
- How many towns are in Marin?
- Marin contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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