Kentfield

Because the town of Kentfield is unincorporated, it is governed by the Marin County Board of Supervisors, who are known to pay close attention to the wishes of the residents, especially concerning development. An upper middle class to wealthy community, Kentfield is nestled at the base of Mt. Tam, bordered by Larkspur and Ross.

The name “Kentfield” is taken from the family of Albert Kent, a Chicago meat packer who, along with his wife Adaline, settled in the area in 1872. Adaline donated twenty-three acres of land for a community recreation center; which later became the site for the College of Marin, which is part of the California Community College system. Albert and Adaline’s son William, who became a U.S. congressman and an ardent conservationist, donated Muir Woods as a national park.

The homes in this area are generally set well back from the streets which meander among pine, redwood and manzanita. The low-profile roofs of these spacious homes, mostly set on large lots, are designed to blend in with the natural surroundings and offer a wooded, country feeling.

Demographics

• Population (2000) 6,357
• Average household income (2000) $126,100
• Median home price (2000) $1,125,000

Community Contacts

• Board of Supervisors 499-7331
• Fire Department 453-7464
• Sheriff’s Office 456-5131
• Post Office 454-9627
• School District 925-2230
• Parks & Open Space 499-6387