Mill Valley

Mill Valley is the quintessential Marin County community.

Mill Valley

The 2026 Intelligence Report on Marin County’s Premier Arts & Environmental Enclave.

14 MI To San Francisco
GOLD School District Tier
2,571' Mount Tamalpais Elevation

The Gentrified Village

Mill Valley is the quintessential Marin County community: hip, chic, and affluent. While its traditionally Bohemian ambiance persists in the local arts scene, the last few decades have seen a transition into a highly refined village of upscale boutiques, galleries, and Michelin-tier cafes.

Successful entrepreneurs and tech executives have "gobbled up" the local real estate market, drawn by the rare combination of architectural artistry and proximity to San Francisco’s financial core.

Mill Valley Asset Pillars

  • Educational Resilience: Home to some of the Bay Area’s consistently award-winning schools.
  • Natural Integration: Homes built within canyon redwoods and along the ridges of Mt. Tamalpais.
  • Cultural Anchors: A vibrant mix of musicians, writers, and artists fueling the local economy.
  • Market Velocity: High demand from young business executives ensuring long-term equity growth.

Living in the Shadow of Mount Tam

Mill Valley remains one of the most desirable cities in the San Francisco Bay Area due to its "Picturesque Retreat" status. Residential assets here offer a unique symbiosis with nature—redwood groves and narrow canyons provide a level of privacy and serenity that is unrivaled within 15 miles of the Golden Gate.

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Overview for Mill Valley, CA

14,064 people live in Mill Valley, where the median age is 47.2 and the average individual income is $120,115. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

14,064

Total Population

47.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$120,115

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Mill Valley, CA

Mill Valley has 5,518 households, with an average household size of 2.54. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Mill Valley do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 14,064 people call Mill Valley home. The population density is 2,940.88 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

14,064

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

47.2

Median Age

47.91 / 52.09%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,518

Total Households

2.54

Average Household Size

$120,115

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Mill Valley, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Mill Valley. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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