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Marin City
  • 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 minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade A
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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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

About Marin City...
Population
3,094

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

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

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 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

Working in Marin City

Jobs
grade 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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