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Mill Valley, CA vs Larkspur, CA

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- The median age of a home in Mill Valley is 20.6% older than the median age of a home in Larkspur.
 Mill Valley, CALarkspur, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age63  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,934,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock35.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.108.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.4$11.0
 Homes Owned58.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented29.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Mill Valley, CALarkspur, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,990$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,370  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,760$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,500  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$4,050$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,710  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Mill Valley, CALarkspur, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Mill Valley, CALarkspur, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9990.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock12.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99911.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock18.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,99920.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock28.9%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Mill Valley, CALarkspur, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock22.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19692.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.9%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock8.8%12.2%
Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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Over 15 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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Reviews for Larkspur    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Wonderful. safe, clean, beautiful, great  More

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Over 18 years ago

With a population that is 90.37% white, 0.84% black, 4.48% asian, 0.24% native american, and 4.07% 'Other', I would hardly claim that Larkspur is  More

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Over 18 years ago

We really like the area in and around Larkspur, including San Anselmo and Fairfax. In particular, there is access to spectacular open spaces for hiking, biking, etc.  More

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