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Marin County Real Estate

Marin County homes for sale & more

Marin County lies only twenty minutes north of San Francisco, but it seems like another world. Surrounded on three sides by water, Marin is an area of surpassing natural beauty: open space, huge redwood forests, wild beaches, charming small towns and mild weather year round. Marin County is very popular - a mecca for hikers, bicyclists, bird-watchers, sunbathers, photographers, artists, sightseers, etc. Visitors come from around the world to marvel in it.

 

Marin's true charm lies in its eclecticism. It has dozens of distinct communities and a hundred different lifestyles. The county is essentially divided into four regions: South Marin, Central Marin, North Marin and West Marin. Officially, there are 11 incorporated cities in the county. Each community has its own character, history and attraction. South Marin includes the affluent communities of Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere and Mill Valley. Central Marin consists of Corte Madera, Larkspur, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Ross, San Anselmo, Fairfax and San Rafael. Novato is the only city in the northern part of the county. And lastly, there is the area of West Marin made up of a host of charming homey towns.

 

Thanks to slow growth policies, Marin County has a relatively small population that has maintained stable over the years. Beautiful surroundings, charming communities, top ranked schools, fine restaurants and excellent shopping have made Marin one of the world's most desirable places to live.

 
 MARIN COUNTY HOMES
 
Marin County home prices are among the highest in the nation. A third of the county is permanent open space, and strict anti-growth laws permit very little new development. Consequently, Marin County generally suffers from a housing shortage which keeps pressure on Marin County home prices. The average sold price in the Marin County MLS for 2011 was $991,792 for a single-family home. While down, Marin County real estate has fared much better than the national housing market and remains relatively healthy despite the recent housing crisis.

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 DEMOGRAPHIC INFO
 
Marin County is an ultra-chic family community. With a relatively small population of approximately 250,000, Marin residents combine a highly educated population with one of the three highest per capita incomes in the United States. Overall, Marin attracts a broad group of people. However, the majority of residents are families, with a median age just over 40. In general, work is divided between a wide range of professions.

Population 247,289
Median Age 41.3
Family Households 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree 51.3%
Median Income $71,306

*Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Census 2000

 MARIN COUNTY SCHOOLS
 
The schools in Marin County have long had a reputation for excellence. Marin County schools are consistently ranked among the top in the state, with students earning SAT scores well above state and national averages. There are 19 public school districts in Marin. Each district is governed by its own board of trustees, and is supported by both local and state funds.

Marin County Office of Education
111 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael
Phone: 415-472-4110

Marin County School Districts
111 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael
Phone: 415-472-4110

Star Test Results
P.O. Box 944272

Sacramento, CA 94244
Email: star@cde.ca.gov

 
 COMMUNITY LINKS
 
County of Marin

3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael
Phone: 415-499-6358


Marin Community Development Agency

3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael
Phone: 415-499-6269


Marin County Department of Parks

3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael
Phone: 415-499-6387


Marin County Sheriff's Office

3501 Civic Center Dr #145, San Rafael

Phone: 415-479-2311

Marin County Fire Department

33 Castle Rock Rd, Woodacre

Phone: 415-499-6717

Marin County Convention & Visitors Bureau

1013 Larkspur Landing Cir, Larkspur

Phone: 415-499-5000


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 MARIN COUNTY HOMES FOR SALE

 

Search for Marin real estate in real-time, directly from the same Marin County MLS used by Realtors. You can quickly browse all Marin homes for sale below.

 
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 MARIN COUNTY WEATHER
 
Marin County enjoys mild weather year round with temperatures ranging from 40 to 80 degrees on average.


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