San Rafael, CA
Living in San Rafael
Bikeability76
Walkability68
Commute29
Public Transit74
Affordability5
Public Safety69
Airports84
Hospitals59
Colleges89
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
59kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age
52%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black1%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate11%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$92kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more22%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van73%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation10%
Walked4%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$923kMedian Home Value+$112k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian Monthly Rent+$599 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K31%
$1M to $1.49M29%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more5%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas66%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in San Rafael
United States45
California55
San Francisco Metro Area57
Marin County23
Property Crime in San Rafael
United States48
California56
San Francisco Metro Area74
Marin County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(22%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump15%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 5 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in San Rafael
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding24
Coastal Flooding4
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near San Rafael, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near San Rafael, CA
The Marin School
2 miles, NW
Brandeis Marin
2 miles, NW
Marin Academy
2 miles, W
Marin Catholic High School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near San Rafael, CA
Dominican University of California
0 miles, W
San Francisco Art Institute
13 miles, S
University of San Francisco
14 miles, S
Golden Gate University-San Francisco
14 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near San Rafael, CA
Marinhealth Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
3 miles, NW
Novato Community Hospital
9 miles, N
Chinese Hospital
14 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near San Rafael, CA
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
24 miles, SE
San Francisco International Airport
26 miles, S
Charles M Schulz-Sonoma County Airport
40 miles, NW
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
53 miles, SE