Median Age
51 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
28%
Greenbrae
Greenbrae, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,256
Population
12,748
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Hilltop views meet the Bay Area in this Marin County community
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Greenbrae sits along Corte Madera Creek just off the San Francisco Bay and only 16 miles north of the Golden Gate City itself. Rolling hills lead into picturesque waterfronts, with a variety of dazzling apartment communities, lofts, and condos on offer between the two. Largely residential, Greenbrae residents have easy access to shops, restaurants, and grocery stores along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in the southern part of the neighborhood. Community parks like Hal Brown Park and Niven Park make the perfect spot to enjoy the views of Greenbrae and the climate of the Bay Area.
With the 101 and Interstate 580 nearby, it’s easy to commute into San Francisco, San Rafael, or the state forests and beaches to the west.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$133,225
Average: $167,517
Education
7,321
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,416
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Greenbrae has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Greenbrae, CA is $1,931 for a studio, $2,256 for one bedroom, $2,672 for two bedrooms, and $3,743 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Greenbrae has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,256/month
657 Sq Ft
House
$16,780/month
2,217 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Baltimore Canyon Open Space
- Hal Brown Park at Creekside
- WildCare
- Friends of Mt. Tam
- Muir Woods National Monument
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.