Median Age
51 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
27%
Mill Valley
Mill Valley, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,798
Population
13,850
Renter Mix
35% Rent
A beautiful village in a forest
Walkable
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Artistic
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Exclusive
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Forest
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If you drive out of San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge, and past the majestic mountains along the Redwood Highway, in about 14 miles you'll reach Mill Valley. Situated in the shadow of Mount Tamalpais, Mill Valley is a picture-perfect city offering gorgeous views, art galleries, and exciting festivals and community events. If you want an apartment in Mill Valley, be aware that while it was named one of the top 100 cities in which to live by Money Magazine, it was also listed as one of the "most expensive zip codes in America" by Forbes.
Mill Valley's adorable downtown provides terrific shops, art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants, mainly along Miller Avenue and Throckmorton Avenue. When residents aren't enjoying the downtown area, they're enjoying the numerous parks and hiking trails -- including the famous Dipsea Trail, a challenging seven-mile trail that begins with a steep staircase located in Old Mill Park, a scenic park located along a creek in a grove of redwoods. Mill Valley borders Muir Woods National Monument, a 554-acre redwood forest.
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Redwoods in Muir Woods National Monument
Mill Valley residents enjoy spectacular walking trails through redwood forests
Demographics
Median Household Income
$168,631
Average: $186,759
Education
7,968
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,977
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mill Valley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
55%
Other Education
45%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mill Valley, CA is $2,341 for a studio, $2,791 for one bedroom, $3,289 for two bedrooms, and $4,983 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mill Valley has decreased by -4.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,791/month
683 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
368 Students
Public
Grades K-5
301 Students
Public
Grades K-5
261 Students
Public
Grades K-5
259 Students
Public
Grades K-5
399 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
721 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,470 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Friends of Mt. Tam
- Richardson Bay Audubon Center
- Muir Woods National Monument
- Baltimore Canyon Open Space
- Hal Brown Park at Creekside
Military Bases
Airports
- San Francisco International
- Metro Oakland 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.