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Greenbrae

Greenbrae

A scenic Marin County community with hillside and waterfront homes, rich history, and notable residents.

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Welcome to Greenbrae

Greenbrae is a small community in Marin County, California. It is located 1.5 miles (2 km) south-southeast of downtown San Rafael, at an elevation of 33 feet (10 m), located adjacent to U.S. Route 101 at the opening of the Ross Valley. Part of Greenbrae is an unincorporated community of the county, while the remaining area is inside the city limits of Larkspur. The ZIP code is 94904 and is shared with the neighboring CDP (Census Designated Place) of Kentfield. The community is in area code 415.
 
Predominantly composed of hillside and waterfront terrain, its homes and offices are known for their views of the San Francisco Bay, Corte Madera Creek, and Mount Tamalpais. The developer of Greenbrae, Niels Schultz, Jr., died in early 2008. Greenbrae's neighborhoods are bordered by downtown Larkspur to the south, Larkspur Landing to the east, the unincorporated area of Kentfield to the west, and the city of San Rafael to the north. Straddling Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, its most frequented points of interest include Marin General Hospital and Bon Air Shopping Center.
 
Greenbrae was home to U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer for over 30 years, until 2006. Football coach Pete Carroll was raised in Greenbrae. Writer Jack Finney died in Greenbrae shortly after completing his last novel, as did Les Crane. American poet FrancEyE died in Greenbrae on June 2, 2009.
 
Director Don Siegal filmed the final scenes from the 1971 movie Dirty Harry on East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. After hijacking a school bus, "Scorpio" (Andy Robinson) drives into East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard at the Greenbrae interchange.

Overview for Greenbrae, CA

13,043 people live in Greenbrae, where the median age is 50.5 and the average individual income is $121,702. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,043

Total Population

50.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$121,702

Average individual Income

Around Greenbrae, CA

There's plenty to do around Greenbrae, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

26
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
23
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tutti Benvenuti, jolt!, and Sharon Lape with YogaWorks.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.93 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.21 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.57 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.31 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.53 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.93 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Greenbrae, CA

Greenbrae has 5,651 households, with an average household size of 2.28. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Greenbrae do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,043 people call Greenbrae home. The population density is 2,636.7 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,043

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

50.5

Median Age

44.6 / 55.4%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,651

Total Households

2.28

Average Household Size

$121,702

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Greenbrae, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Greenbrae. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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