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Larkspur
  • Suburb of San Francisco, CA
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Suburb
San Francisco

Larkspur

#5 in Best Places to Retire in California
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Larkspur is a suburb of San Francisco with a population of 12,972. Larkspur is in Marin County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Larkspur offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Larkspur there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Larkspur and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Larkspur are highly rated.
    About Larkspur...
    Population
    12,972
    Suburb of
    San Francisco
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,463,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,610
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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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
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      33%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      38%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      8%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Larkspur

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $135,260
    National
    $69,021
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