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Mill Valley

California · 14,231 residents · 4.782 sq mi
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Mill Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,625,400. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 117% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,231
+5%since 2000
from 13,600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,976 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,844 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+11%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Mill Valley
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$170,946
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,794 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$113,006
+76%since 2000
from $64,179 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,625,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $719,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,694
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,233 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
9.5
+20%since 2000
from 7.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(12,118)
Black1%(132)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(472)
Asian4.1%(557)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(2,790)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(11,439)
Black0.9%(122)
Hispanic / Latino6%(859)
Asian5.9%(846)
Other3.6%(506)
Diversity Score37.6%(5,355)
Diversity Score
38
+83%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
74.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mill Valley, California?

Mill Valley, California has about 14,231 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mill Valley, California?

The typical household in Mill Valley, California earns about $170,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mill Valley, California expensive?

In Mill Valley, California, the median home is worth about $1,625,400, and the typical rent is about $2,694 a month.

How educated are people in Mill Valley, California?

About 74.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mill Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mill Valley, California?

About 5.9% of people in Mill Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mill Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Mill Valley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,193 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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