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Marin City
  • Suburb of San Francisco, CA
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Suburb
San Francisco

Marin City

#12 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Marin County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of San Francisco, CA
  • 2 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      D minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Marin City is a suburb of San Francisco with a population of 3,094. Marin City is in Marin County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Marin City offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Marin City and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Marin City are highly rated.
    About Marin City...
    Population
    3,094
    Suburb of
    San Francisco
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $866,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,855
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      62%
    • Own
      38%
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    Marin City Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      20%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      25%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
    More About Marin City Residents

    Working in Marin City

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $76,148
    National
    $69,021
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    Marin City Reviews

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