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San Rafael

A city and the county seat of Marin County, California, United States.

Welcome to San Rafael

San Rafael is a city and the county seat of Marin County, California, United States. San Rafael real estate has something for everyone: waterfront homes, hillside communities, large neighborhoods that are coveted for trick or treating, or access to mountain biking and hiking trails. Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods have fabulous restaurants, nightlife, and the Rafael theater is a fabulous independent film mecca.
 
San Rafael has a wide diversity of natural habitats from forests at the higher elevations to marshland and estuarine settings. Its marshes are home to the endangered species Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse. There are also riparian areas, including the San Rafael Creek and Miller Creek corridors.
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Overview for San Rafael, CA

72,230 people live in San Rafael, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $71,375.429. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

72,230

Total Population

45 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$71,375.429

Average individual Income

Around San Rafael, CA

There's plenty to do around San Rafael, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

24
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
36
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
36
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sing-Dance-Play, Paul Gorman Golf Lessons, and Suzie's Studio.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 2.19 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.43 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.84 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Nightlife 4.14 miles 23 reviews 5/5 stars
Nightlife 4.84 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.38 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for San Rafael, CA

San Rafael has 27,889 households, with an average household size of 4.97. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in San Rafael do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 72,230 people call San Rafael home. The population density is 2,459.426 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

72,230

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45.00184826249481

Median Age

48.06 / 51.94%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
27,889

Total Households

4.97

Average Household Size

$71,375.429

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in San Rafael, CA

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Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby San Rafael. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Name
Category
Grades
School rating
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