Housing crisis hits Marin County hard

A new report highlights how rising housing costs in Marin County are driving out low-income families, contributing to school enrollment declines and education budget cuts. The report shows that nearly 5% of households earning below the area median income left the county between 2022 and 2023. Many workers now commute long distances, unable to afford housing in the communities where they work and their children once attended school. The exodus is having a ripple effect on education. As fewer families can afford to live in the county, local schools are experiencing enrollment drops that threaten funding and long-term sustainability. The report calls for policy interventions like rent control and tenant protections, though such efforts have faced resistance.