salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (83.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 70% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 631 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lucas Valley-Marinwood?
Share of households by yearly income. 69.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lucas Valley-Marinwood
| Size | Lucas Valley-Marinwood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $732 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lucas Valley-Marinwood overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lucas Valley-Marinwood, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lucas Valley-Marinwood
Life in Lucas Valley-Marinwood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lucas Valley-Marinwood?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $6,529 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,445,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $144,560 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA?
Renting in Lucas Valley-Marinwood costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Lucas Valley-Marinwood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lucas Valley-Marinwood cheap or expensive?
Lucas Valley-Marinwood is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.4% of the typical household income of $216,521. It ranks 631st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lucas Valley-Marinwood?
The median homeowner in Lucas Valley-Marinwood pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Lucas Valley-Marinwood more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lucas Valley-Marinwood?
The median home value in Lucas Valley-Marinwood is $1,445,600, about 6.7 times the typical yearly household income.
6,473 people live in Lucas Valley-Marinwood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.