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About Ross
City in Marin County, CaliforniaRoss is a small incorporated town in Marin County, California, United States, just north of San Francisco. Ross is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west-southwest of San Rafael, at an elevation of 36 feet (11 m). The population was 2,338 at the 2020 census. The town is bordered by San Rafael to the east, Larkspur to the southeast, Kentfield to the south, San Anselmo to the north, and the Mount Tamalpais protected watershed to the west. Ross is named in honor of James Ross, who acquired Rancho Punta de Quentin in 1859.
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Housing in Ross
The typical Ross home is worth about $4,160,000, up 9.6% in a year, 444% above the California typical home.
Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Ross
Safety Grade B
Ross reports less crime per resident than 55% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Health in Ross
Health Grade A+
Healthier than 99% 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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Schools in Ross
All Ross schools →School Grade A
The public schools Ross’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 92% 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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