Marin County, California
Marin City Real Estate and Local Guide
A historically African-American community built in 1942 as housing for Marinship shipyard workers, with household incomes well below the rest of affluent Marin County.
Living in Marin City
Built in 1942 to house World War II Marinship shipyard workers and later a historic African-American enclave in Marin County. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $73,077 median household
EducationAbout 38.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyMarin County
Homes in Marin City
Median home valueAbout $1,185,500
- About 41% of housing units are owner-occupied, a lower share than surrounding Marin County.
- Only about 16% of homes are single-family detached houses, with most units in multifamily buildings.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Marin City home
Gateway Shopping Center
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Commercial center built in 1996 on the site of a former weekend flea market
George "Rocky" Graham Park
Source: rossrec.com
Community park with a playground and amphitheater that opened in 2015
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Source: nps.gov
National recreation area bordering the community with trails in the Marin Headlands