San Rafael

California

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B+Renter Score
Population
60,433
Median Income
$119K
% Renters
47%
Median Rent
$2,377/mo
Available Rentals
0
#177
Most Diverseof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#322
Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#381
Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area
#103
Best Public Schoolsof 135 in Sf Bay Area
#432
Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area
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Rent Affordability

How does San Rafael compare?

Median rent relative to San Francisco and the broader Bay Area market.

vs San Francisco Average13% lower
vs Bay Area Average10% lower
vs National Average+70% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in San Rafael pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
7%
$500–$999
3%
$1,000–$1,499
6%
$1,500–$1,999
14%
$2,000+
70%

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsB+
Cost of LivingD+
SafetyC
NightlifeB+
Outdoor ActivitiesA
WalkabilityA-

Compare Nearby Cities

NeighborhoodMedian RentAvailableOverall
San Rafael$2,377—B+
Belmont$2,8750A+
Aquatic Park / Ft. Mason$2,8353A+
Ashbury Heights$3,2974A+
Alamo Square$2,1314A+
Buena Vista$2,95425A+

Weather

Average Temperatures

Monthly high and low temperatures in San Rafael.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for San Rafael.

Population60,433
Median Age50
Median Income$119K

Diversity Index: 0.62

White
51%
Hispanic
35%
Asian
5%
Two or More
5%
Black
2%
Other
1%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in San Rafael.

Home Types

Single Family
48%
Large Apt Building
24%
Small Apt Building
19%
Townhouse
8%
Mobile Home
2%

Home Age

2000–Present
8%
1980–1999
21%
1960–1979
39%
1940–1959
22%
Before 1939
10%

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28 min
Drive Alone48%
Walk/Bike5%
Work from Home26%

Schools

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