San Rafael

Welcome to San Rafael

San Rafael is the largest city in Marin County, offering a dynamic mix of urban and suburban living. Its vibrant downtown is filled with a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues including the historic Mission San Rafael Arcángel. The housing is diverse with a mix of single-family and multi-family offering something for everyone.
 
The city is also a hub for technology and healthcare industries, providing ample employment. San Rafael serves as the regional transit hub for Marin County. It connects bus service, airporter service, taxi, and rail service (SMART Train) with transfer points to San Francisco, Contra Costa, and Sonoma counties.
 
  • Population: 59,971 (2022) Largest city in Marin County
  • Incorporated in 1874

START YOUR SEARCH

Search All Homes

Demographics and Employment Data for San Rafael, CA

San Rafael has 23,816 households, with an average household size of 2.48. 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. 61,158 people call San Rafael home. The population density is 3,687.1 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

61,158

Total Population

High

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

43.1

Median Age

49.3 / 50.7%

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
23,816

Total Households

2.48

Average Household Size

$61,962

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

All ()
Primary Schools ()
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.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating

Work With Holly

I am vigilant in seeing as many new properties as possible each and every week to stay current on the market, trends, and great opportunities for my clients. It also allows me to advise my sellers on what’s happening in the market and how their property compares.

Follow Me on Instagram