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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Kinsley R.

Rent vs buy in San Rafael -what makes sense?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and With a population of 60,604, San Rafael is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

27 replies 20 upvotes housing
Sophia Williams

How is San Rafael for outdoor activities?

Hey, Median household income is $109,317, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $2,346/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -San Rafael sits at 391.0 per 100K. With a population of 60,604, San Rafael is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good ...

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Savannah

Planning a move to San Rafael -neighborhoods?

Hi all, Median household income is $109,317, which feels pretty solid for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families...

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Jayden Bennett

Top 5 things I love about San Rafael

Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider -San Rafael sits at 391.0 per 100K. Homes are going for about $1,246,200 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Let me know your thoughts.

3 replies 22 upvotes best-worst
Robert Robinson

Day-to-day life in San Rafael, CA

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great.

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Jonathan Walker

How is San Rafael for outdoor activities?

Hey, I work in government and The median home value here is around $1,246,200, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,346/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Anyone in a similar situation? The food scene here is surprisi...

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Roman Rodriguez

Affordable areas near San Rafael?

Hi all, I've been here for 13 years and You can expect to pay around $2,346 for rent here. Homes are going for about $1,246,200 on average. The median home value here is around $1,246,200, which is pretty steep. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas ...

1 replies 4 upvotes housing
Weston Perez

Worst things about San Rafael nobody talks about

Hello, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $109,317 in San Rafael. Median household income is $109,317, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are ge...

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Anna Scott

First time home buyer in San Rafael

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -San Rafael sits at 391.0 per 100K. Cheers.

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Evelyn R.

Day-to-day life in San Rafael, CA

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 60,604, San Rafael is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 60,604 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level....

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Bella Miller

Cost of living reality check -San Rafael

First post here. Household incomes average around $109,317 in San Rafael. Median household income is $109,317, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $1,246,200 on average. Rent is about $2,346/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public...

7 replies 25 upvotes housing
Nevaeh James

Best kept secrets of San Rafael, CA

Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $1,246,200 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,346 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better ...

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Owen

San Rafael is underrated, change my mind

I work in marketing and The median home value here is around $1,246,200, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,346 for rent here. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas a...

2 replies 26 upvotes best-worst
Robert Robinson

Should I move to San Rafael or stay in Atlanta?

Curious what people think. Median household income is $109,317, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $109,317 in San Rafael. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match your experience? T...

2 replies 6 upvotes moving
Austin Howard

Best kept secrets of San Rafael, CA

Hi all, Been living here since 2022. Homes are going for about $1,246,200 on average. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,346 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that....

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Jonathan Walker

San Rafael job market vs Los Angeles

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is around $1,246,200, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $109,317 in San Rafael. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots?

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Caleb Cooper

How is San Rafael for outdoor activities?

Curious what people think. With a population of 60,604, San Rafael is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but...

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Weston Perez

Moving to San Rafael for work -advice?

Hi all, Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. Let me know your thoughts.

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Levi Nelson

Life in San Rafael as a young professional

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $1,246,200 on average. Rent is about $2,346/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no su...

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Brenda H.

Best industries in San Rafael right now

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $1,246,200 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Melanie Sanders

What surprised you most about San Rafael?

Alright, It's a a smaller city city with about 60,604 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Naomi Chavez

Freelancing from San Rafael -experience?

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $2,346/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 60,604 people. With a population of 60,604, San Rafael is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a ...

2 replies 17 upvotes jobs
Miles Smith

Moving to San Rafael for work -advice?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $1,246,200 on average.

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