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Mill Valley, CA


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Mill Valley, California

Mill Valley, California, in Marin county, is 4 miles S of San Rafael, California (center to center) and 11 miles NW of San Francisco, California. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the San Francisco metropolitan area. Mill Valley contains a population of approximately 13,600.

The People and Families of Mill Valley

In Mill Valley, about 52% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Mill Valley, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mill Valley had a median family income of $119,669. The typical family in Mill Valley is better off than most in California. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Mill Valley. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Mill Valley. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Mill Valley favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $572,404. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Mill Valley.

Mill Valley Housing

Mill Valley has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in California, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Mill Valley, 70% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In Mill Valley, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

Mill Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMill Valley Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMill Valley Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMill Valley College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMill Valley Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Mill Valley Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Mill Valley Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Mill Valley Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Mill Valley Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Mill Valley People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Mill Valley Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Mill Valley, CA

Comparing Mill Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens69
Racial Diversity62
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built32
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime89

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