Useful Information

Schools

Marin county has an extensive selection of high quality educational institutions; ranging from Public to Private, Elementary to Middle School through to High Schools.

Books & Film

Marin County has been used as the venue for numerous films and books; in some cases these works have also incorporated scenes set in neighboring San Francisco or Sonoma County. The following are representative works produced in whole or in part in Marin County.

Ecology & Demographics

Marin county is considered in the California Floristic Province, a zone of extremely high biodiversity and endemicism. There are numerous ecosystems present, including coastal strand, oak woodland, chaparral and riparian zones.

History & Geography

Marin County is one of the original 27 counties of California, created February 18, 1850, following adoption of the Constitution of 1849 and just months before the state was admitted to the Union. The origin of the county's name is not clear. One version is the county was named for Chief Marin, of the Coast Miwok, Licatiut tribe of Native Americans who inhabited that section and waged fierce battle against the early Spanish military explorers.

Politics, Economy & Media

Politics

In the United States House of Representatives, Marin County is in California's 2nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Jared Huffman. From 2008 to 2012, Huffman represented Marin County in the California State Assembly.

In the California State Legislature, Marin County is in:

• the 10th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Marc Levine[46]

• the 2nd Senate District, represented by Democrat Mike McGuire.

Transportation

Marin county has several public and private transportation options and considerable transportation infrastructure including the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and Cross-Bay ferries.

Short Sales, REO’s & Foreclosures

Find our what these types of real estate sales involve.

FEMA Flood Zone & Insurance

What you need to know for Marin county flood zoning and insurance.

Tax Credit for Home Buyers

What you need to know about tax credits for first time home buyers.