What are the schools like in Tiburon, CA?

Tiburon is served primarily by Reed Union Elementary. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Tiburon?

The median household income in Tiburon, CA is $200,886 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.5%.

What is the weather like in Tiburon, CA?

Tiburon has an average high temperature of 58.2°F in January and 70.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches.

Tiburon, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Tiburon, CA affordable or expensive?

Tiburon's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tiburon is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $2,000,001 and the median rent is $3,490 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tiburon, CA?

Tiburon has a violent crime rate of 45.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1119.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tiburon, CA a Good Place to Live?

Tiburon is a small town of 9,115 in California, with a median household income of $200,886 and a 9.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Tiburon stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tiburon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tiburon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 118.2

Tiburon's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tiburon costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Tiburon, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$2,000,001	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,490	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$200,886	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tiburon's violent crime rate is 45.7 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

45.7 /100k

Property Crime

1119.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Tiburon is served primarily by Reed Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tiburon, CA	National Avg
School District	Reed Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	77.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tiburon sees average highs of 58.2°F in January and 70.8°F in July, with 24.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Tiburon, CA
Average High — January	58.2°F
Average High — July	70.8°F
Annual Precipitation	24.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Tiburon, CA	National Avg
Population	9,115	—
Median Age	49.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	9.7%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	23.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Belvedere, CA 1 mi Sausalito, CA 3 mi Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA 3 mi Marin City, CA 3 mi Alto, CA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Tiburon

Tiburon, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94920

Tiburon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tiburon, CA affordable or expensive?

Tiburon's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Tiburon roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $2,000,001 and median rent is $3,490/month.

What is the crime rate in Tiburon, CA?

Tiburon's violent crime rate is 45.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1119.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tiburon?

Public schools in Tiburon are operated by Reed Union Elementary. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 77.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tiburon, CA a good place to live?

Tiburon, CA has a population of 9,115, a median household income of $200,886, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Tiburon?

Tiburon averages 58.2°F in January and 70.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tiburon?

Tiburon, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94920.

What is the population of Tiburon?

The population of Tiburon, California is 9,115 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tiburon?

Key numbers for living in Tiburon: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $2,000,001, median household income $200,886, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tiburon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.