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About Larkspur
City in California, United StatesLarkspur is a city in Marin County, California, United States. Larkspur is located directly south of Kentfield and 3 miles (4.8 km) south of San Rafael, at an elevation of 43 feet (13 m). As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 13,064. Larkspur's Police Department is shared with that of the neighboring Corte Madera and town of San Anselmo as the Central Marin Police Authority. The city's main thoroughfare is Magnolia Avenue, which runs through the Larkspur Downtown Historic District. Madrone Canyon, a residential area amidst a redwood grove, traces scenic Larkspur Creek.
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Housing in Larkspur
The typical Larkspur home is worth about $2,130,000, up 8.6% in a year, 179% above the California typical home.
A seller's market
Work & commute in Larkspur
Full picture →Most working residents leave Larkspur for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are San Francisco (30%), San Rafael (8%) and Novato (4%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Health in Larkspur
Health Grade A+
Healthier than 96% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with California
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Larkspur
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Larkspur
Full climate →Larkspur has warm winters and cool summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 71°, a January night drops to 44°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Larkspur
All Larkspur schools →School Grade A+
The public schools Larkspur’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 96% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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