Marin needs more housing to grow economy, analyst says

Economist Christopher Thornberg says Marin County is in a “tough spot.” Its economy has not significantly grown in the past six years; its labor force is shrinking; and it has insufficient housing for workers.

However, Marin has the eighth highest median income of all counties in the United States, Thornberg noted. The county’s median income was $149,091 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

“It’s one of the richest places in the country. Incomes for people who live there continue to rise,” Thornberg said.