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Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Strawberry CDP (Marin County) - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,496
Residents
$144,130
Median income
$2,000,001
Median home
$3,604
Median rent (state)

Strawberry CDP (Marin County) - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Strawberry CDP (Marin County) lands in the 93rd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

93rd
percentile, household income
99th
percentile, home value
99th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA

5,496 people live in Strawberry CDP (Marin County), California - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Strawberry CDP (Marin County) households earn a median of $144,130 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 8.1%. Typical homes in Strawberry CDP (Marin County) are valued around $2,000,001, and the median resident age is 42.7 years. About 74.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 63.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

California carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts California at 110.7 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Above Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $3,604 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts California's average monthly utility costs around $275 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 96.4 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

5,496 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$144,130 /yr

Poverty 8.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Strawberry CDP (Marin County) compare to other US cities?

Here's how Strawberry CDP (Marin County) stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 93% higher than other cities
Home value 99% pricier than other cities
Median rent 99% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Strawberry CDP (Marin County)'s value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in California, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

93rdIncome percentile

93rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Strawberry CDP (Marin County)'s home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$2,000,001 1st percentile more affordable than 1% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. Strawberry CDP (Marin County) $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA median $144,130/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 74.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,496
Median Income
$144,130
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Age
42.7
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Labor force participation
63.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
74.5%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
56.8%
Carpool
6.2%
Public Transit
3.7%
Walk
3.0%
Work from Home
29.4%
Other
0.9%

Based on 2,798 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Strawberry CDP (Marin County) sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$3,604/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
96.4 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

La Habra Heights
5,546 people
Palermo
5,440 people
McSwain
5,556 people
Williams
5,569 people
East Pasadena
5,592 people
Old Fig Garden
5,387 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Strawberry CDP (Marin County)'s 5,496 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Kodiak, AK
5,497 people
Osceola, IA
5,495 people
Albion, NY
5,495 people
Oakwood, GA
5,499 people
Columbus, WI
5,493 people
Marlin, TX
5,500 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Strawberry CDP (Marin County)'s $144,130 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Honeygo, MD
$144,156 median income
Port Barrington, IL
$144,167 median income
Cavalero, WA
$144,076 median income
Refton, PA
$144,045 median income
Fremont Hills, MO
$144,250 median income
Innsbrook, MO
$144,250 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 81.1% 6.9% 7.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 14.5% White 81.1% Black or African American 0.9% Asian 6.9% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.4% Two or more races 7.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Strawberry CDP (Marin County) compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Strawberry CDP (Marin County) (this city) 5,496 $144,130
La Habra Heights 5,546 $186,837
Palermo 5,440 $47,893
McSwain 5,556 $140,173
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA?

What is the population of Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA? +

Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA has a population of 5,496 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA? +

The median household income in Strawberry CDP (Marin County) is $144,130 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Strawberry CDP (Marin County)? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Strawberry CDP (Marin County); the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA? +

Strawberry CDP (Marin County)'s median home value sits at $2,000,001, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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