Land and home values in Marin County, California
Marin County (metro core, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA) covers 520 square miles and 63 census tracts. Residential land is about $72.30 per sq ft at the county median, from $36.70 in its most rural tracts to $151 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $1.47M and a 2-bedroom rents for about $3,660 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $72.30 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $3.15M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $787,347 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $8,550 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $1.47M | value |
| Home: entry-level | $1.09M | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $2.02M | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $3,040 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $3,660 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $4,630 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $4,850 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 3.0% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 13 | $128 | $2.02M | $3,920 |
| Upper | 19 | $80.80 | $1.6M | $3,740 |
| Mid | 21 | $50.90 | $1.11M | $3,360 |
| Entry | 6 | $41.20 | $709,000 | $3,280 |
| Rural | 4 | $42.80 | $1.79M | $3,720 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere | Town | $247 | $2.02M |
| Tiburon | Town | $169 | $2.02M |
| Muir Beach | Community | $148 | $2.02M |
| Ross | Town | $141 | $2.02M |
| Alto | Community | $133 | $1.83M |
| Mill Valley | Town | $127 | $2.02M |
| Bolinas | Community | $121 | $2.02M |
| Kentfield | Community | $120 | $2.02M |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Marin County, CA?
Residential land in Marin County, CA is about $72.30 per square foot, or $3.15M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $787,347. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Marin County, CA?
The typical (median) home in Marin County, CA is worth about $1.47M, with entry-level homes around $1.09M and upper-end homes around $2.02M, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Marin County, CA?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $3,660 a month in Marin County, CA, a 1-bedroom about $3,040 and a 3-bedroom about $4,630 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Marin County, CA?
Farmland averages about $8,550 an acre in Marin County, CA (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.