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Living in
Corte Madera.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent; it doesn't publish exact figures above that.
About
Life in Corte Madera
Corte Madera is a community of 10,101 people in California. The median household income is $232,763, median rent runs about $3,468 per month, and median home values are around $1,755,000. Unemployment is low at 4.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Corte Madera at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Foreign-Born
10.2%
Broadband Internet
98.8%
of households
Population Growth
-2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.2% foreign-born, most often from United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland
Who lives in Corte Madera: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Corte Madera, the largest foreign-born group is from United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland (11.8%), and 6.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.6%
of residents
65 and Older
18.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.5%
of households
Married Couples
62.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.50
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 72% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Corte Madera
In Corte Madera, rent runs 72% above the CA average, and home values are 139% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
68.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,869,329 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.3 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Corte Madera
Unemployment in Marin County, which includes Corte Madera, is 1.3 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Corte Madera: Marin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Marin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Corte Madera is about 4% of Marin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Corte Madera Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.9 min avg
How Corte Madera residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Corte Madera, most residents work from home to work (44%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 23 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 64% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Marin County Sheriff's Office, which covers Corte Madera, runs 64% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
119.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
544.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Marin County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Marin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Marin County, which includes Corte Madera, the most common type is strong wind, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | High Wind | $10 |
| 2024 | 19 | Flood | $40 |
| 2023 | 16 | High Wind | $20 |
| 2022 | 9 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 21 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 21 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 54 | Strong Wind | $10,800 |
| 2018 | 17 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
251 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Marin County, county-wide
Corte Madera is about 4% of Marin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality21 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Marin County, which includes Corte Madera, is typically good.
Median AQI
21
Marin County, county-wide
Corte Madera is about 4% of Marin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Corte Madera has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/53°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
27
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
5
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
68
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 42°F | 8.77" |
| Feb | 61°F | 43°F | 8.72" |
| Mar | 65°F | 44°F | 6.00" |
| Apr | 69°F | 46°F | 2.61" |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 1.40" |
| Jun | 80°F | 52°F | 0.36" |
| Jul | 83°F | 53°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 83°F | 54°F | 0.05" |
| Sep | 82°F | 53°F | 0.09" |
| Oct | 76°F | 50°F | 1.98" |
| Nov | 64°F | 45°F | 4.63" |
| Dec | 56°F | 42°F | 9.78" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Corte Madera
Uninsured
1.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Corte Madera's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Marinhealth Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Greenbrae
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · San Rafael
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · South San Francisco
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Corte Madera
Corte Madera's student/teacher ratio is 19.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 79.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
79.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Corte Madera (within 15 miles)
University of California-Berkeley
14 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 33,068 students · in-state tuition $17,198 · 94% graduate · median earnings $100,212 (10 yrs after entry)
San Francisco State University
14.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 18,639 students · in-state tuition $8,324 · 67% graduate · median earnings $73,299 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,287 students · in-state tuition $62,462 · 75% graduate · median earnings $94,613 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,203 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 22% graduate · median earnings $45,857 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,456 students · in-state tuition $1,258 · 21% graduate · median earnings $48,574 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 3,587 students · in-state tuition $32,224 · 25% graduate · median earnings $44,567 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Muir Woods National Monument, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Corte Madera
Corte Madera has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Muir Woods National Monument (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Muir Woods National Monument
National Monument
4 mi awayGolden Gate National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
7 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
8 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
9 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
9 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayPublic Libraries in Corte Madera
Corte Madera Library
707 Meadowsweet Drive, Corte Madera
Cities Near Corte Madera
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Corte Madera FAQ
Is Corte Madera, California affordable?⌄
Corte Madera's median rent is $3,500+/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $232,763/year. Median home value is $1,755,200.
Is Corte Madera, California safe?⌄
Corte Madera is policed by the Marin County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 119 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 544 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Corte Madera, California?⌄
Marin County, which includes Corte Madera, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Corte Madera, California?⌄
The cost of living in Corte Madera is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,500+/month and median household income is $232,763/year. The median home value is $1,755,200. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Corte Madera, California?⌄
The average commute in Corte Madera is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from