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Marin County, California in numbers: crime, income, hazards
FBI reports put Marin County at 2.3 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 52% lower than the rate for California (4.8). Households here have a median income of $149,091 and the unemployment rate was 4.4% in August 2026. About 257,969 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Marin County?
From 2021 through 2025, Marin County averaged 590 reported violent crimes a year, along with 3,698 property crimes. That is 2.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 52% lower than the California rate (4.8), and 38% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 14.4 per 1,000 residents, compared with 21.2 across California. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (66%). CDC death records show about 5 homicide deaths a year in the county (1.9 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Marin County | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 590 | 2.3 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 74 | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 121 | 0.47 | 1.2 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 392 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 3,698 | 14.4 | 21.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 411 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,704 | 10.6 | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 583 | 2.3 | 4.3 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (10 agencies; 99% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Marin County?
Median household income is $149,091, 50% higher than the statewide figure ($99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $1,507,300, and the median rent is $2,668 a month. 5.5% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 5,403 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 257,969 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $149,091 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,507,300 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,668 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 5.5% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 61.1% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 64.7% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 47.4 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 3.8% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Marin County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Marin County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are coastal flooding (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Marin County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 10 high-hazard dams in Marin County. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 9 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Peters (230 ft) and Alpine (143 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Disasters, air and water
Marin County was covered by 6 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 4, Flood 2), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 357 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 15 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 11 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 2 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Marin County?
Marin County had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Roads listed: SR 1. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Marin County?
Marin County has 75 public schools (2024-25) and 33 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 11 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 43 fire or EMS stations and 16 police or sheriff stations. Park Service units in the area: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods National Monument and Point Reyes National Seashore. 7 state parks or recreation areas: Angel Island State Park, China Camp State Park, Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park, Mount Tamalpais State Park and Olompali State Historic Park and 2 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Marin County
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map in Marin County, plus 6 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Collectible Coins & Jwlry (Mill Valley).
Liquor stores
30 liquor stores are on the map in Marin County: Alcos Colonial Market (Corte Madera), Als Food & Liquor (San Rafael), Beverages & More (Greenbrae), Bevmo (Novato), Bevmo (San Rafael), Blackwell's Wines & Spirits (San Rafael), Colonial Liquors (San Rafael), Dons Liquor (Bolinas) and 22 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Marin County: Planned Parenthood Northern California-San Rafael Health Center (San Rafael).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Marin County?
Marin County averaged 590 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.3 per 1,000 residents, 52% lower than the California rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 14.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Marin County?
$149,091 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,122 for California and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Marin County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 5,403 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Marin County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Marin County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are coastal flooding (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Is there road construction in Marin County right now?
Marin County had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Roads listed: SR 1.
How many nursing homes are in Marin County?
11 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Marin County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma County | 485,040 | 2.8 | $104,674 |
Cities in Marin County with their own page: San Rafael, Novato.
More: California statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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