At a Glance
Median Income
$109,317
$67,609 per capita
Home Value
$1,246,200
Zillow: $1,298,041
Median Rent
$2,346/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
564/100K
2,492/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
10.6% smoking rate
How San Rafael Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Rafael's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Rafael a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Rafael residents earn a median household income of $109,317 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,609. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% 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 Rafael is $1,246,200 , 342% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,298,041. Median rent is $2,346/month, with 35.2% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
San Rafael reports 564 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,492/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
49.4% of adults in San Rafael hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Rafael 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
Population60,604
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density3,653/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born28.1%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$109,317
Per Capita$67,609
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$1,246,200
Rent$2,346
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$1,298,041
Housing Units24,385
Rent Burden35.2%
Crime
F
Violent564/100K
Property2,492/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault359/100K
Burglary264/100K
Health
Obesity23.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation190 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.4%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations68
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in San Rafael was built in 1967.
22.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
28.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.