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Muir Beach

California · 310 residents · 0.493 sq mi
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Muir Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 93% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 72% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
93% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
310
+5%since 2000
from 295 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
629 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.6
+9%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2232803363924492000201020202024Muir Beach
2024311
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,643
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,402 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,085
+49%since 2000
from $66,476 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
93.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food19.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services12.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $835,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
54.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.0%
+49.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.6
+43%since 2000
from 6.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(278)
Black1.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(7)
Asian3.9%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.8%(58)
Diversity Score
19
+48%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
93.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
58.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.8 min
−3%since 2000
from 42.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
43.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
35.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
67.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−63.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muir Beach, California?

Muir Beach, California has about 310 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Muir Beach, California earns about $104,643 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Muir Beach, California?

About 93.4% 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 0.0% of people in Muir Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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