Census-designated place · California
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, census-designated place, in Marin County, California. Tamalpais-Homestead Valley had 12,085 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,077). GEOID 0677805.
Residents, 2020-2024
12,085
±1,077 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 11,492
Median household income
$243,227
±$24,690 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,863,900
±$84,797 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
California: $2,036
Where is Tamalpais-Homestead Valley and what county is it in?
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Marin County, California. It covers 4.7 square miles of land, 2,453 residents per square mile in 2020.
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Tamalpais-Homestead Valley's population at 12,085 (±1,077). The 2020 Census counted 11,492 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | Marin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,085 ±1,077 | 257,969 | no clear change |
| Households | 4,546 ±294 | 103,018 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.65 ±0.17 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,869 ±293 | 112,116 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley?
The median resident of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is 44.5 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.6%. 13.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | Marin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 ±2.2 | 47.4 | −2.6 |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% ±3.0 pts | 19.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5% ±2.7 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Male | 46.5% ±2.4 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.6% ±2.7 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.2% ±3.9 pts | 65.1% | −6.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.1% ±2.2 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±2.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.1% ±2.6 pts | 19.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.7% ±2.6 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.6% ±0.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| With a disability | 6.0% ±1.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.8% ±0.9 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 79.8% ±4.6 pts | 61.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 40.8% ±5.3 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.7% ±2.5 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley earn?
Half of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley's 4,546 households earn less than $243,227 a year (±$24,690), against $149,091 in Marin County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $200,690 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $42,537 after inflation. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | Marin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $243,227 ±$24,690 | $149,091 | +$42,537 |
| Mean household income | $332,898 ±$34,831 | $232,566 | – |
| Per capita income | $125,795 ±$13,255 | $93,920 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.3% ±1.2 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.8% ±1.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±1.2 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.7% ±1.2 pts | 95.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley?
Owners occupy 85.4% of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley's occupied homes and renters 14.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,863,900 by its owner (±$84,797). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities, and 27.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | Marin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,863,900 ±$84,797 | $1,507,300 | +$333,532 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,668 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.6% ±12.2 pts | 47.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $4,000 or more | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.4% ±4.1 pts | 64.7% | +9.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.6% ±4.1 pts | 35.3% | – |
| Housing units | 4,869 ±293 | 112,116 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.2% ±7.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.3% ±2.7 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.4% ±2.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±1.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley work and get to work?
38.1% of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley's workers drive alone and 48.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | Marin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.9% ±3.9 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±2.4 pts | 6.1% | +2.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 38.1% ±6.6 pts | 51.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±3.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 48.8% ±6.9 pts | 31.5% | +34.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min ±3.5 | 27.4 min | −5.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $229,813 (Tract 1281) to $250,000 or more (Tract 1282).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1281Marin County | 7,172 | $229,813 |
| Tract 1282Marin County | 5,174 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 1262Marin County | 4,292 | $147,089 |
| Tract 1261Marin County | 6,171 | $227,566 |
| Tract 1311Marin County | 1,380 | $185,104 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley) · Census block assignment files
How does Tamalpais-Homestead Valley compare with other places in California?
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley ranks 34th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 449th | 1,076 |
| Residents per square mile | 531st | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 34th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 41st | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 72nd | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 819th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st | 988 |
| Median age | 333rd | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 168th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 14th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 422nd | 1,069 |
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley's figures with every place in California (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Tamalpais-Homestead Valley?
14 of the 57 figures for Tamalpais-Homestead Valley on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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