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Muir Beach

California · 311 residents · 0.493 sq mi
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Muir Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 63.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
311
+5%since 2000
from 295 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
631 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.7
+32%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2232803363924492000201020202024Muir Beach
2024311
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,227
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,402 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$112,864
+70%since 2000
from $66,476 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.8%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
+27%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $835,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.0%
+51.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.3
+114%since 2000
from 6.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(269)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian2.7%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(35)
Diversity Score25%(78)
Diversity Score
25
+97%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
−23%since 2000
from 42.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
53.7%
+36.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2011
from 85.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
Female
41.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−68.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2017
from 88.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muir Beach, California?

Muir Beach, California has about 311 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muir Beach, California?

The typical household in Muir Beach, California earns about $140,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muir Beach, California expensive?

In Muir Beach, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Muir Beach, California?

About 66.2% of adults age 25 and over in Muir Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muir Beach, California?

About 8.0% of people in Muir Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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