Belvedere, California
City in California, United States
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Belvedere is a residential incorporated city located on the San Francisco Bay in Marin County, California, United States.[9] Consisting of two islands and a lagoon, it is connected to the Tiburon Peninsula by two causeways. At the 2020 census, the population was 2,126. The per capita (per person) income of Belvedere residents in 2000 was $250,000,[citation needed] but currently[when?] the average income is $283,000,[citation needed][10] making it one of the highest-income cities in California and the eighth highest-income community in the United States (highest with a population of over 1,000 residents).[clarification needed] Belvedere and Tiburon share a post office and the 94920 ZIP code.
Belvedere, California | |
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 Belvedere around San Francisco Yacht Club | |
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| Coordinates: 37°52′22″N 122°27′52″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Marin |
| Incorporated | December 24, 1896[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager[2] |
| • Body | |
| • County supervisor | District 3 Stephanie Moulton Peters[4] |
| • State senator | Mike McGuire (D)[5] |
| • Assemblymember | Damon Connolly (D)[5] |
| • U. S. rep. | Jared Huffman (D)[6] |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.41 sq mi (6.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 1.89 sq mi (4.89 km2) 78.42% |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,126 |
• Estimate (2024) | 2,080 |
| • Density | 4,093.4/sq mi (1,580.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 94920 |
| Area codes | 415/628 |
| FIPS code | 06-05164 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1658031, 2409829 |
| Website | www |
Location
Belvedere is located at 37°52′22″N 122°27′52″W,[8] about 4 mi (6 km) north of San Francisco.
Belvedere's two islands are Belvedere Island and Corinthian Island. Corinthian Island is shared with Tiburon.
Belvedere Lagoon is situated between the two causeways (Beach Road and San Rafael Avenue) that connect Belvedere Island to the town of Tiburon.
Belvedere has a total area of 2.42 sq mi (6.3 km2), of which 0.54 sq mi (1.4 km2) is land and 1.89 sq mi (4.9 km2) (78%) is water.[11]
History
Belvedere incorporated as a city in 1896.[9] Its first post office was opened in 1897.[9] It was formerly home to a fish cannery.[12]
Belvedere's City Hall was originally a Presbyterian Church. It was moved to its present location on San Rafael Avenue in 1949.[13]
In 2017, Belvedere became a twin city with Portofino, Italy.[14]
Houses
Depending on where their homes are located, residents of Belvedere enjoy views of San Francisco, Angel Island, Sausalito, the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco and Richardson Bays, and Mount Tamalpais.[citation needed]
Houses on Belvedere and Corinthian Islands encompass a range of periods and architectural styles from Victorian to Mediterranean to post-and-beam "mid-century modern". Many are "cliff-hangers". Houses on the Belvedere Lagoon were designed by architects in the 1950s and 1960s. Houses on the lagoon have their own boat docks. Many of the homes on Belvedere and Corinthian Islands have docks with access to San Francisco Bay.
A number of Belvedere homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places; e.g., the Valentine Rey House[15] designed by Willis Polk and built in 1893. Notable designers of homes in Belvedere have included Joseph Esherick, Albert Farr, who designed the Belvedere Land Company building[16] and cottages, Henry Gutterson,[17] and Charles Warren Callister.
New construction has become a contentious issue as residents have become frustrated with large projects that they believe are negatively affecting the character of the community.
Belvedere is a residential community. The nearby town of Tiburon provides services, shops and eateries.
Two yacht clubs are located in Belvedere: the San Francisco Yacht Club and the Corinthian Yacht Club.[18][19]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 434 | — | |
| 1910 | 481 | 10.8% | |
| 1920 | 616 | 28.1% | |
| 1930 | 500 | −18.8% | |
| 1940 | 457 | −8.6% | |
| 1950 | 800 | 75.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,148 | 168.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,599 | 21.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,401 | −7.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,147 | −10.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,125 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,068 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,126 | 2.8% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 2,080 |  | −2.2% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[20] 1860–1870[21][22] 1880-1890[23] 1900[24] 1910[25] 1920[26] 1930[27] 1940[28] 1950[29] 1960[30][31] 1970[32] 1980[33] 1990[34] 2000[35] 2010[36] 2020 | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Belvedere had a population of 2,126.[37][38] The population density was 4,096.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,581.6/km2).[39] The median age was 52.9 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18, 4.9% were aged 18 to 24, 11.2% were aged 25 to 44, 28.8% were aged 45 to 64, and 33.6% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 85.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 82.6 males age 18 and over.[37]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[40] The whole population lived in households.[39]
There were 898 households in Belvedere, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 58.8% were married-couple households, 3.5% were cohabiting couple households, 11.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 26.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37, and there were 622 families (69.3% of all households).[37][41]
There were 1,060 housing units at an average density of 2,042.4 units per square mile (788.6 units/km2), of which 898 (84.7%) were occupied. Of occupied units, 71.8% were owner-occupied and 28.2% were occupied by renters. Overall, 15.3% of housing units were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.5%.[37][39]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,858 | 87.4% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 71 | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 22 | 1.0% |
| Two or more races | 148 | 7.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 109 | 5.1% |
Income and poverty
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was more than $250,000, and the per capita income was $175,173. About 4.3% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line.[42]
Politics
As of January 2, 2018, Belvedere had 1,425 registered voters. Of these, 587 (41.2%) were registered as Democrats, while 416 (29.2%) were registered as Republicans. 371 (26.0%) declined to state. 51 were registered with other parties.[43]
Twin City
Education
Belvedere is in Reed Union School District and the Tamalpais Union High School District.[45]
