Corte Madera is hard to define. It became a town in 1917, and although best known to outsiders for its shopping centers, Corte Madera is extremely diverse. In addition to The Corte Madera Town Center and The Village, Corte Madera is home to lush open space, bordering wetlands, the 22 acre Town Park, the Corte Madera State Ecological Reserve, Ring Mountain and more. Corte Madera has been a pioneer in the art of land preservation. Corte Madera maintains a small town feel, and there is a strong sense of community.

Corte Madera's central location, pleasant weather and friendly neighborhoods have helped make it a popular place to live. Corte Madera is filled with a variety of neighborhoods, and t he area is a mix of architectural styles. Overall, it enjoys relatively moderate home prices compared to its neighbors. The average sold price for 2006 was $1,072,339 for a single-family home. Real estate sales have been brisk however.

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Corte Madera is a middle class suburb by Marin standards. Its mid-sized population attracts young families, and over half the residents are married with children. Overall, residents are well educated and work in a wide range of professions.

The Larkspur School District serves both Corte Madera and Larkspur. High test scores, small classes and a variety of optional programs have helped it rank among the state's best. District enrollment is a little over 900 students. The school district consists of two award-winning schools: Neil Cummins School in Corte Madera and Hall Middle School in Larkspur. High School students go to Redwood High in the Tamalpais High School District.

Larkspur School District
230 Doherty Dr, Larkspur

Phone: 415-927-6960

Tamalpais Union High School District
395 Doherty Dr, Larkspur
Phone: 415-945-3720


Neil Cummins School
58 Mohawk Ave, Corte Madera
Phone: 415-927-6965
Grades: K-5

Marin Country Day School
5221 Paradise Dr, Corte Madera
Phone: 415-927-5900
Grades: K-5 (independent school)

Hall MS
200 Doherty Dr, Larkspur
Phone: 415-927-6978
Grades: 6-8

Redwood HS
395 Doherty Dr, Larkspur

Phone: 415-924-6200

Grades: 9-12

Corte Madera is a bit more inland, and fog is less of an issue. The average temperatures range from 45 to 80 degrees more or less. Highs get into the mid 80s from June to September, and the coldest months are December and January.

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300 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera

Phone: 415-927-5050

Corte Madera Building & Planning Department
300 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera

Phone: 415-927-5062

Corte Madera Recreation Department
300 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera

Phone: 415-927-5072

Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce
129 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera
Phone: 415-924-0441

Twin Cities Police Department
342 Tamalpais Ave, Corte Madera
Phone: 415-927-5150