At a Glance
Median Income
$170,457
$98,602 per capita
Home Value
$1,524,300
Zillow: $1,665,524
Median Rent
$2,750/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
70.8%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.8%
6.9% smoking rate
How San Anselmo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Anselmo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Anselmo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Anselmo residents earn a median household income of $170,457 , which is 127% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $98,602. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Anselmo is $1,524,300 , 441% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,665,524. Median rent is $2,750/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
70.8% of adults in San Anselmo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(110% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Anselmo has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population12,711
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density4,743/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$170,457
Per Capita$98,602
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
D
Home Value$1,524,300
Rent$2,750
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$1,665,524
Housing Units5,351
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity19.8%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation83 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.8%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+27.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in San Anselmo was built in 1955.
29.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.