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Kentfield
  • Suburb of San Francisco, CA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade A
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

editorial

Kentfield is a suburb of San Francisco with a population of 7,517. Kentfield is in Marin County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Kentfield offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Kentfield there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Kentfield and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Kentfield are highly rated.

About

About Kentfield...
Population
7,517

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,625
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    19%
  • Own
    81%
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Kentfield Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    15%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    5%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    17%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    22%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    38%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    national  11%

Working in Kentfield

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$209,750
National
$69,021

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