How are homes heated in Tiburon, CA?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Tiburon, used by 75.2% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.1% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 75.2% (±5.5 points)
- Electricity
- 20.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Tiburon
| Fuel used most | Tiburon | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.2% (±5.5 points) | 66.6% | 61.0% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 20.1% (±5.5 points) | 25.9% | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 4.0% | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 3.3% (±2.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 3.0% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Tiburon, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Marin County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (0.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).
In Tiburon, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Marin County (25.9%).
It is also lower than in California (29.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Tiburon
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiburon | — | 20.1% (±5.5 points) | — |
| Belvedere | 1.0 mi | 16.1% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sausalito | 2.5 mi | 30.5% (±5.4 points) | Higher |
| Strawberry | 2.6 mi | 32.6% (±6.5 points) | Higher |
| Marin City | 3.0 mi | 54.2% (±12.8 points) | Higher |
| Alto | 3.3 mi | 18.6% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Corte Madera | 4.0 mi | 19.3% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | 4.1 mi | 20.1% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Valley | 4.6 mi | 23.4% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sausalito, CA (30.5%), Strawberry, CA (32.6%), Marin City, CA (54.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Marin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Larkspur | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Mill Valley | 0.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Novato | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Ross | 0.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | San Anselmo | 0.0% (±0.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | San Rafael | 0.0% (±0.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Tiburon | 0.0% (±1.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Alto | 0.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Black Point-Green Point | 0.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Bolinas | 0.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Inverness | 0.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Kentfield | 0.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Lagunitas-Forest Knolls | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Marin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Tiburon
What is the most common way to heat a home in Tiburon?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Tiburon, used by 75.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Tiburon heat with oil?
0.0% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Tiburon use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Tiburon have electric heat?
20.1% (±5.5 points) of occupied homes in Tiburon heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
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) for Tiburon town, California (place:78666, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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