Population 6,955 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kentfield
Household size in Kentfield
| Period | Kentfield | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Kentfield run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southeast. Kentfield has smaller households than at least four in five California cities.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Kentfield
| Period | Kentfield | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.2 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.1 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.7 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.9 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Kentfield skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 49.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Kentfield
| Period | Kentfield | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.8% of households in Kentfield, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 43 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Kentfield
Renters in Kentfield
| Period | Kentfield | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.0% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Kentfield own their homes; 27.2% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About a third of owners (33.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Kentfield
| Period | Kentfield | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Kentfield than nationally: 7.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the San Francisco area. Vacancy has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Kentfield
| Period | Kentfield | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Kentfield is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Only 51 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Kentfield
| Period | Kentfield | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,622 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,633 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,556 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,093 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,471 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Kentfield runs $3,093 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,471 a month from 2006–10, a 91% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Kentfield
Bachelor's degrees in Kentfield
| Period | Kentfield | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.3% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 72.1% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.2% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.8% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Kentfield is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (78.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.6 points, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Kentfield
| Period | Kentfield | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.4% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.4% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.0% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.3% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Kentfield: 99.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only five of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Kentfield
| Period | Kentfield | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Kentfield is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.7 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Kentfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentfield | 2.43 | 51.9 | 4.8% | 27.2% | 7.7% | 1960 | $3,093 | 78.8% | 99.3% | 5.1% |
| Greenbrae | 2.31 | 49.0 | 4.3% | 46.5% | 13.3% | 1964 | $3,432 | 67.5% | 94.8% | 2.6% |
| Larkspur | 2.26 | 49.3 | 9.4% | 48.3% | 7.5% | 1963 | $2,969 | 67.5% | 97.6% | 4.2% |
| Ross | 2.71 | 43.3 | 6.2% | 28.8% | 7.7% | 1954 | $2,875 | 78.3% | 99.3% | 3.7% |
| Corte Madera | 2.46 | 46.8 | 11.1% | 33.4% | 6.6% | 1963 | $3,465 | 78.5% | 98.0% | 4.1% |
| San Rafael | 2.72 | 45.0 | 8.7% | 42.6% | 5.5% | 1967 | $2,567 | 49.5% | 84.8% | 5.3% |
| San Quentin | 5.60 | 48.4 | 6.4% | 75.0% | 16.1% | 1946 | $2,825 | 11.1% | 75.9% | 0.3% |
| San Anselmo | 2.46 | 48.2 | 8.5% | 30.1% | 5.6% | 1954 | $3,050 | 69.7% | 98.0% | 7.5% |
| Mill Valley | 2.45 | 47.3 | 8.8% | 41.3% | 12.0% | 1959 | $2,981 | 74.2% | 98.4% | 7.2% |
| Fairfax | 2.32 | 48.3 | 7.2% | 29.7% | 5.8% | 1950 | $2,937 | 69.7% | 98.9% | 13.0% |
| Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | 2.62 | 45.8 | 9.2% | 16.0% | 7.1% | 1966 | $3,090 | 79.2% | 98.8% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Kentfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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