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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?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C-
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      D
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Marin City is a suburb of San Francisco with a population of 3,016. 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
    3,016

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $625,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,370
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      68%
    • Own
      32%
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    Marin City Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      13%

    Working in Marin City

    Jobs
    C-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $42,737
    National
    $55,322
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      Marin City Reviews

      2 reviews
      What I like the most is it’s proxi to the city. Very easy to get to San Francisco if you work or study there. Another thing that I like is it’s diversity in people.
      • July 5 2018
      • Overall Experience
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      Living in Marin County the expenses are very high. Marin is not a great place to live if you are low income.
      • Sept 13 2015
      • Overall Experience