Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
25%
Kentfield
Kentfield, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,844
Population
6,519
Renter Mix
25% Rent
A suburb between two bustling cities
Mountain
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Nature
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Convenient
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Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Located a few miles from the San Francisco, a few miles south of Downtown San Rafael, Kentfield is an upscale community featuring Spanish-style homes and modern apartments nestled on rolling hills with views of Mount Tamalpais. Kentfield is a great option for families with safe neighborhoods and access to top public schools. Home to the Baltimore Canyon Open Space Preserve, residents have easy access to a variety of scenic trails and a dazzling waterfall just minutes from their homes. Kentfield is predominately residential. The town only has a few restaurants, two hospitals, and several small businesses. For more dining, shopping, and entertainment options, residents travel to nearby towns, especially San Downtown San Rafael.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$203,600
Average: $197,085
Education
3,991
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,148
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kentfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
56%
Other Education
44%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kentfield, CA is $1,372 for a studio, $1,844 for one bedroom, and $2,632 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kentfield has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,844/month
576 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kentfield, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
526 Students
Public
Grades K-8
488 Students
Public
Grades K-8
488 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hal Brown Park at Creekside
- Baltimore Canyon Open Space
- WildCare
- Ring Mountain Preserve
- Friends of Mt. Tam
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.