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Kentfield, CA

Kentfield, CA.

Population: 12,815 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kentfield, CA is $2.25M — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $2.23M after a median 54 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,368/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, earthquake, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$2.25M

Typical home value

+6.2%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$2.25M
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+7.4%
10-year appreciation
+47.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$2.39M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$2.23M
Median list price
$2.42M
Median price per sqft
$894
1-year sale-price change
0.0%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
43
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$4,368/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,574/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$3,003/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,697/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,832/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,439/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.1 : 1
Schools include
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary, Adaline E. Kent Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, tsunami
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastal flooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tsunami: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
201
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
United Heckathorn Co. (10.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
21
Days with Good air quality
87
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
66

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
909
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53,051
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
45,569

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Muir Woods National Monument (4 mi)
National parks include
Muir Woods National Monument, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Fort Point National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
San Rafael Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MARINHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,518 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
67.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.9%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
87.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
94,533
Average weekly wage
$1,809
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
149

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

KentfieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$2.25M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$2.23M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$4,368/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Kentfield, CA?
$2.25M.
What is the median sale price in Kentfield, CA?
$2.23M.
How long do homes take to sell in Kentfield, CA?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Kentfield, CA?
Typical rent: $4,368/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kentfield, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, tsunami.
Is Kentfield, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Kentfield, CA. 201 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Kentfield, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kentfield, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kentfield, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kentfield, CA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Kentfield, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kentfield, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 21. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kentfield, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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