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Mill Valley
  • Suburb of San Francisco, CA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  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 B+

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Mill Valley is a suburb of San Francisco with a population of 14,240. Mill Valley is in Marin County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Mill Valley offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Mill Valley there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Mill Valley and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Mill Valley are highly rated.

About

About Mill Valley...
Population
14,240

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,724,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,791
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    34%
  • Own
    66%
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Mill Valley Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    49.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    14.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    213.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    805.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    92.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    7%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    18%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    21%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    36%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    national  11%

Working in Mill Valley

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$179,529
National
$69,021

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