The Kent family name is emblazoned across Marin. Family patriarch, Albert Kent bought the 800-acre valley that would later become Kentfield and his son William was a Marin congressman and founder of Muir Woods. Among the area's many attributes: gracious homes, stunning views, wooded neighborhoods and good schools, limitless outdoor activities, and fabulous weather make this one of the most desirable places to live in the Bay Area.  And home prices reflect this. Kent Woodlands is unquestionably one of the hottest real estate locations in Marin, with multi-acre properties that often sell in the $4 million and up range.

When it rains, it pours in Kentfield. Kentfield is the wettest spot in the Bay Area (although people in Kentfield commonly assert that neighboring Ross gets more rain).  Average rainfall is about 47 inches. 

Housing and Education
There's no end to the area's magnificent vistas of the bay and Mount Tamalpais. Many families move here so their children can attend the Kentfield School District, which offers the Anthony G. Bacich Elementary School and the Adaline E. Kent Middle School. These are very strong schools with some of the best test scores and facilities in the state.

Transportation
Lots of residents prefer the family car, and traffic can get congested along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, but there's plenty of public transit. It's just a short hop to the ferry terminal at Larkspur Landing. A ride on the Larkspur Ferry to San Francisco is one of my favorite outings--try taking the ferry to a Giants' game.

Weather
Average temperature is 59 degrees, with an average maximum temperature of 70 degrees and an average low of 48. From July to September, highs get into the 80s.