Marin County is bursting with excitement and opportunity! This 828 square miles of diverse communities and open space offers close proximity to big city delights and, at the same time, easy access to dramatic ocean walks and mountain hiking. Families with homes in Marin County get to experience the best of both worlds – urban sophistication and abundant natural resources.

Enticing Natural Environment
Along the often-rugged coastline there are scores of beaches that offer leisurely recreation or the pursuit of serious sport. Whatever the reason, Marin County home owners who have easy access to the wild coastline appreciate its unparalleled natural beauty. But, the beach is not the county’s only natural attraction. Marin County is a lovely quilt of ecosystems that includes its dramatic and changing coastline, serene woodlands, river habitat and low chaparral.

Throughout Marin county, home owners and their families have abundant opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities and events. The great biodiversity of the county means a new experience can be found at any time of the year and many people who call Marin County home are environmentally aware and active.

Big City Pleasures
Marin’s urban centers are also fueled by the diversity of private sector businesses that keep the economy vital. There is an entrepreneurial spirit that has historically driven the business and commercial sector. Consequently, when many regions experience a downturn, Marin moves forward or, in most challenging times, remains stable. For example, in the first months of 2008 major, new commercial buildings rose, some with a majority of leases signed before the paint dried on the building. This provides Marin County home owners with jobs that buck the unemployment trend in down-years.

One of a Kind
Marin County has developed its own personality. A cultural character that’s made it a favorite of movie makers, artists, athletes and innovators in the high tech arena. Since the county chose to limit development in the 1970s, Marin real estate has held high value and many pockets of affluence contribute to the county’s “panache” reputation. At the same time, wages in Marin County are relatively high. These factors combine to give Marin County the distinction of having the state’s highest per capita income and vying with New York County as top in the nation.

Having It All
The affluence of Marin County extends beyond its economic profile. Families purchase homes in Marin County because they are called to its lifestyle. They love to spend time in the outdoors and value recreational opportunities; they are interested in preserving the environment and proud that Marin County is a national leader in protecting plant and animal species; they appreciate the rich cultural resources that enliven the creative spirit, and they like the idea that Marin County lets them work and play close to home.