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Mill Valley, CA vs Sonoma, CA

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- The median age of a home in Mill Valley is 30.2% older than the median age of a home in Sonoma.
 Mill Valley, CASonoma, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age63  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$906,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock35.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.108.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.1$11.0
 Homes Owned58.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented29.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Mill Valley, CASonoma, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,970$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,370  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,660$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,500  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,010$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,710  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Mill Valley, CASonoma, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock6.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Mill Valley, CASonoma, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock4.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9990.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock19.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99911.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock17.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,99920.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock5.8%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Mill Valley, CASonoma, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.5%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock22.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19692.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.8%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews
Thomas · Chatham, NJ
Mill Valley Tiburon wonderful
Over 4 years ago

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

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chris · Mill Valley, CA
Pristine and Costly
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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Robbin · Mill Valley, CA
California
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 Sonoma    12 Reviews
Candy · Ogden, UT
quality of life
Over 12 years ago

I love Sonoma. Moved here from Texas and I can't wait to live in this small town with country living all around. I hate all the drama and crime in Vallejo. I live in  More

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M.Ray · Sonoma, CA
If you like village life, you'll like the town of
Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Sonoma for 3 years now. I relocated after a brief stint in Salt Lake City but lived in San Francisco for 30 years before that. If you like small town  More

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Anonymous · Santa Rosa, CA
Best Climate & Best Air Quality
Over 15 years ago

The best aspects of living in Sonoma County,CA: Air quality is best that one can ask for and there is no severe weather. No hazardous weather driving or walking  More

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