Canal, San Rafael, CA
Living in Canal
Bikeability83
Walkability80
Commute32
Public Transit79
Affordability73
Public Safety59
Airports79
Hospitals58
Colleges89
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black1%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino56%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector70%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation14%
Walked5%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$665kMedian Home Value+$119k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$2kMedian Monthly Rent+$639 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196928%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K22%
$1M to $1.49M28%
$1.5M to $1.99M10%
$2M or more9%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas57%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Canal
United States45
California55
San Francisco Metro Area57
Marin County23
Property Crime in Canal
United States48
California56
San Francisco Metro Area74
Marin County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canal
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding24
Coastal Flooding4
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Canal, San Rafael, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Canal, San Rafael, CA
Marin Catholic High School
2 miles, W
Marin Montessori School
3 miles, S
Marin Country Day School
3 miles, S
Marin Academy
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Canal, San Rafael, CA
Dominican University of California
2 miles, NW
San Francisco Art Institute
11 miles, S
Golden Gate University-San Francisco
13 miles, SE
University of San Francisco
13 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Canal, San Rafael, CA
Marinhealth Medical Center
2 miles, W
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
5 miles, NW
Novato Community Hospital
10 miles, N
Chinese Hospital
12 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Canal, San Rafael, CA
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
22 miles, SE
San Francisco International Airport
24 miles, S
Charles M Schulz-Sonoma County Airport
42 miles, NW
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
51 miles, SE