Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

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Which Tamalpais-Homestead Valley neighborhoods have the highest urban-rural index score? All 5 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 8.69/10. How urban-rural index is measured →

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Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked

#1
Muir Woods Park10

Dense forest cover and minimal building density define this area, providing a more secluded landscape than the surrounding city average according to iHuus data.

#2
Tamalpais Valley8.9

Dense forests and minimal building density characterize this area, offering a more secluded environment than the surrounding city average. According to iHuus data, the landscape is dominated by natural vegetation and sparse development.

#3
Homestead Valley8.6

Frequent open land and woodland provide a semi-rural feel that is consistent with the broader city average. Residential clusters are integrated with large natural preserves and a dense tree canopy, according to iHuus data.

#4
Tamalpais Valley Junction8.2

#5
Almonte8.1

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Full Tamalpais-Homestead Valley Urban-Rural Index Ranking

City average:8.69— scores above this beat the city average
NeighborhoodScoreCity Rankvs. City Avg
Muir Woods Park10#1+1.3 ↑
Tamalpais Valley8.9#2+0.2 ↑
Homestead Valley8.6#3-0.1 ↓
Tamalpais Valley Junction8.2#4-0.5 ↓
Almonte8.1#5-0.6 ↓

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