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Marin County, CA home prices

Marin County, CA: the typical home is worth $1,507,394 as of 2026-05, up +2.5% over the past year and +224.9% since 2000. Listings run about $746/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Marin County is cooling and overvalued — severely unaffordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+2.5%Cooling
Valuation+133%High bubble risk
Affordability1/10Severely unaffordable
Market39 daysBalanced

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1975: $54,644 → 2026: $1,507,394 (27.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$1,507,3942026-05
1-year+2.5%
5-year+10.0%
10-year+47.2%
Since 2000+224.9%
Population256k2024
Median income$139,1972023 · 10.8× income
Median rent$3,705/mo2026 · 2.9% gross yield
New homes/yr1582024
Price / sq ft$746listings
Days on market392026-06
Active listings4892026-06
Price cuts15%of listings

Market read

At $1,507,394, homes in Marin County sit 196% above the California median ($509,844) and 544% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #3 of 58 California counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 39 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 10.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~133% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$7,441/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $3,705/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

San Francisco County, CA ($1,394,147) · Sonoma County, CA ($796,802) · Napa County, CA ($890,643) · Contra Costa County, CA ($789,696) · Solano County, CA ($576,616) · San Mateo County, CA ($1,609,425)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Marin County, CA?
The typical home in Marin County is worth $1,507,394 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Marin County rising or falling?
Prices are up +2.5% over the past year and +224.9% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Marin County affordable?
At 10.8× the local median income of $139,197, Marin County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Marin County?
Median rent is $3,705/mo — a gross rental yield of 2.9% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Marin County?
Homes here take a median of 39 days to sell, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$463,995
2001$551,366
2002$606,915
2003$650,379
2004$685,381
2005$792,590
2006$889,163
2007$884,089
2008$871,916
2009$738,678
2010$681,896
2011$656,448
2012$600,018
2013$716,703
2014$821,911
2015$900,909
2016$1,004,807
2017$1,034,921
2018$1,112,630
2019$1,146,593
2020$1,147,156
2021$1,271,616
2022$1,440,778
2023$1,460,485
2024$1,478,069
2025$1,493,055
2026$1,483,464