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
Population Overview
Total Population
60,604
Census 2023
Population Density
3,653
per square mile
Land Area
22.4
square miles (58.1 km²)
Median Age
43.5 yrs
12% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 34.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
57.1%
Black
2.3%
Hispanic
34.7%
Asian
6.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 62.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 34.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
62.5%
Spanish
34.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
28.1%
Veterans
3.1%
48% below US avg (6%)
Disability
10.3%
21% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.2%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.8%
9% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.493
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 60,604 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,653 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 22.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.8% |
| Female | 51.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
Language
| English Only | 62.5% |
| Spanish | 34.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 28.1% |
| Veterans | 3.1% |
| Disability | 10.3% |
| Health Insurance | 92.2% |
| Uninsured | 7.8% |
| Broadband Access | 93.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.493 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |