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Marin County
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Marin County

#4 in Best Counties to Live in California
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Housing
      C minus
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      B
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      A+
    8. Cost of Living
      D minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      B+
    Marin County is located in California with a population of 262,387. Marin County is one of the best places to live in California. In Marin County, most residents own their homes. In Marin County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Marin County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Marin County are highly rated.
    Population
    262,387
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,118,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,307
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      105.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      16.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      78.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      329.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,459.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      241.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Marin County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $131,008
    National
    $69,021
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