Community Type: Small City / Town Population: ~14,000
Vibe: Sophisticated, outdoorsy, artsy, walkable downtown
Mill Valley sits at the foot of Mount Tamalpais and is one of Marin's most beloved towns. Downtown — 'the Depot' — is a lively plaza of restaurants, bookshops, boutiques, and coffee houses. The community has a strong arts identity, hosting the Mill Valley Film Festival each fall, and the trails into the redwoods begin steps from town.
Neighborhoods & Character
Downtown Mill Valley is the social and commercial heart. The surrounding neighborhoods climb into the hills, offering privacy and views. Cascade Canyon and Tamalpais neighborhoods sit close to open space. Summit and Edgewood are quieter and more wooded. Shelter Ridge and Homestead Valley offer a bit more elbow room without leaving the town limits.
Amenities
Full-service downtown with grocery, pharmacy, banks, yoga studios, excellent restaurants, and independent shops. Good schools (Mill Valley School District). Easy Hwy 101 access and the Sausalito ferry connection to San Francisco.
Nature & Outdoor Access
Immediate trailhead access to Mt. Tamalpais State Park — hundreds of miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Muir Woods National Monument is minutes away. Close to Stinson Beach and Tennessee Valley Beach. Old Mill Park has redwood groves and a creek.
Things to Consider
Mill Valley is one of Marin's pricier markets. Expect competition and a premium on anything with views or walkability. There is traffic on Miller Avenue during commute hours. Fog can be persistent in summer — the marine layer is part of life here and some find it refreshing while others find it relentless.
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Lunch Stop: Watershed Mill Valley, 129 Miller Ave — California cuisine, indoor/outdoor seating, great lunch menu |
32,349 people live in MILL VALLEY, where the median age is 45.6 and the average individual income is $114,413. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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MILL VALLEY has 12,534 households, with an average household size of 2.56. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in MILL VALLEY do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 32,349 people call MILL VALLEY home. The population density is 857.84 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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