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San Anselmo, California

town · Marin County

At a glance

12,679
Population
$1,576,700
Median home value (all homes)
420% above U.S. median
$1,690,581
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,797/mo
Median rent
107% above U.S. median
$173,641
Median household income
121% above U.S. median
30.2 min
Average commute
97.3%
Homes with broadband
64.59%
Locations with fiber available
7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 226 — 126% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing437% above
Goods & services7% above
Utilities21% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost62% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates98%
College graduates70.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city San Anselmo Economic Development
The Economic Development Committee (EDC) is a Town of San Anselmo body established in 2013 to work with the Town’s business community to attract and retain a diverse mix of businesses and to develop an Economic Development Action Plan.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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