How much are property taxes in Marin City, CA?
Homeowners in Marin City, CA pay a median of $7,429 (±$3,520) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,438.
That is about 0.7% of the median home value of $1,142,700.
In Marin City, the median real estate tax went from $5,964 in 2015–2019 to $7,429 in 2020–2024 (+24.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $7,429 (±$3,520)
- With a mortgage
- $8,438
- Share of median value
- 0.7%
Real estate taxes in Marin City against Marin County, its state and the nation
| Marin City | Marin County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,429 (±$3,520) | $10,000 or more | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,438 (±$3,197) | $10,000 or more | $5,839 (±$17) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | — | $7,650 (±$468) | $3,825 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $1,142,700 (±$144,965) | $1,507,300 (±$27,346) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
In Marin City, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Marin County, Marin City ranks 22 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 203 of 1,056.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Marin City
The median tax ($7,429) is 0.7% of the median home value ($1,142,700).
Across California it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Marin City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,964 (±$1,308) | $7,429 (±$3,520) | +24.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $733,700 (±$101,900) | $1,142,700 (±$144,965) | +55.7% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Marin City
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marin City | — | $7,429 (±$3,520) | — |
| Strawberry | 1.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | 1.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Sausalito | 1.5 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Belvedere | 2.3 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Alto | 2.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Tiburon | 3.0 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Mill Valley | 3.0 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Corte Madera | 4.2 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Marin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Sleepy Hollow | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Strawberry | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | $10,000 or more |
| 19 | Santa Venetia | $8,456 (±$935) |
| 20 | Novato | $8,101 (±$545) |
| 21 | Inverness | $8,076 (±$3,069) |
| 22 | Marin City | $7,429 (±$3,520) |
| 23 | Woodacre | $7,037 (±$1,150) |
| 24 | Lagunitas-Forest Knolls | $6,101 (±$2,277) |
Showing 9 of 24 places in Marin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Marin City is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Marin City
How much are property taxes in Marin City?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Marin City, CA is $7,429 (±$3,520) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Marin City?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.7% of the median home value in Marin City, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Marin City gone up?
In Marin City, the median real estate tax went from $5,964 in 2015–2019 to $7,429 in 2020–2024 (+24.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Marin City higher than in Marin County?
In Marin City, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marin City CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marin City CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Marin City CDP, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Marin City CDP, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Marin City CDP, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Marin City CDP, California (place:45820, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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