Mill Valley, CA · Market Data

Mill Valley, California real estate market data.

Real estate market data for Mill Valley, CA (Marin County) — Census median home value $2,000,000+, county listing prices up about 7.5% over the past year.

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Mill Valley, CA is in Marin County, within the Marin County region — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 14,064, with a median household income of $208,466. Census data puts Mill Valley's median home value at $2,000,000+ (all owner-occupied homes); Marin County's current median listing price runs $1,395,000, up about 7.5% over the past year.

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At a glance

Mill Valley market snapshot

Population

14,064

Median Household Income

$208,466

Median Home Value (city)

$2,000,000+

Median Listing Price (Marin County)

$1,395,000

Median Gross Rent

$3,313/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+7.5%

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Why Mill Valley

What makes Mill Valley different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Mill Valley's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $2,000,000+. Separately, Marin County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $1,395,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

Regional Price Trend

FHFA's House Price Index for San Rafael, CA (MSAD) shows a +7.5% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. Marin County's own annual index shows a -0.83% change in 2025.

Population & Income

Mill Valley has an estimated population of 14,064 and a median household income of $208,466, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Local life

Life in Mill Valley

Schools

Novato Unified serves the area — 15 schools, 7,208 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data.

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Common questions

Mill Valley FAQ

What are home values like in Mill Valley, CA?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Mill Valley's median home value at $2,000,000+. Marin County's current median listing price runs $1,395,000, up about 7.5% over the past year.

What is the population of Mill Valley, CA?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Mill Valley's population at approximately 14,064.

What's the median rent in Mill Valley, CA?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Mill Valley at approximately $3,313 per month.

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

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Mill Valley at approximately $208,466.

Is the Marin County housing market growing?

FHFA's House Price Index for San Rafael, CA (MSAD) shows a +7.5% year-over-year change in the most recent quarter.

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