San Rafael, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
60,604
Population
3,653/sq mi density
$109,317
Median Income
$67,609 per capita
$1,246,200
Home Value
$1,298,041 Zillow
$2,346
Median Rent
35.2% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
564
Violent Crime/100K
2,492 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$109,317 median income, 5.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,246,200 home value, $2,346/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
564 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,246,200
342% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,346/mo
102% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
51.8%
21% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
24,385
Median year built: 1967
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,246,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,298,041
Redfin Median Sale
$1,340,000
Median Sale Price
$1,340,000
Median List Price
$949,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
51.8%
Owner-Occupied
48.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,346/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,983/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$1,340,000
Median Days on Market
36 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
41
Price Drops
10.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$699
Active Inventory
79
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
51.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,246,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,298,041 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $1,340,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,340,000 |
| Median List Price | $949,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $699 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,346 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,983 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 36 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 10.1% |
| Homes Sold | 41 |
| Active Inventory | 79 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $699 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 51.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 24,385 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
| Rent Burden | 35.2% |