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San Rafael

Welcome to San Rafael

San Rafael is the county seat, Marin’s most populous city, and the most culturally diverse. It’s where much of the county’s business gets done and is home to a variety of unique neighborhoods. San Rafael straddles 101, so it has quick freeway access from most areas, although the freeway at central San Rafael is often the bottleneck for morning commute traffic. However, public transit is a great alternative as San Rafael is well-served by Marin’s bus lines converging at the San Rafael Transit Center. The downtown area features a nice variety of shops and restaurants, including nightlife, and also serves as the site for many outdoor events.

Each Thursday evening from April through September, a stretch of 4th Street is transformed into one of Marin’s best farmers’ markets. There’s live music, lots of organic produce, and tons of tasty food—in fact, the now iconic Puerto Rican restaurant Sol Food got its start here as a vendor. Downtown streets are also closed each June for the Italian Street Painting Festival, where artists showcase their talents with intricate chalk drawings on the asphalt. But all the action isn’t confined to downtown; there’s a huge farmer’s market a few exits north at the Civic Center, open twice a week year-round.

With its diverse neighborhoods and homes to fit every budget and taste, from modest condos to multi-million dollar estate properties, it can take some time to really get to know San Rafael. But it’s time well spent, and there is something for everyone.
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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

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

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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

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Marital Status

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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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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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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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