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Walnut Creek, CA vs Mill Valley, CA

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- Mill Valley is 0% more densely populated than Walnut Creek.
- People are 1.1% more likely to be married in Mill Valley.
- The Median Age is 0.1 years older in Mill Valley.
 Walnut Creek, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,240329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock47.938.4
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 Population - 201064,376  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,600285,036,114
 Population - 199060,569  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now15.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,989.793.4
 Land Area19.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Walnut Creek, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock6.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock1.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Walnut Creek, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 White63.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.4%12.2%
 Asian17.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Walnut Creek, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Married Population55.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock55.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock43.9%50.2%
 Never Married25.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.5%10.8%
 Widowed8.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.522.60
 Households32,126  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,81480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households13,738  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 7 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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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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