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San Rafael
  • Town in California
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San Francisco

San Rafael

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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    San Rafael is a town in California with a population of 61,158. San Rafael is in Marin County. Living in San Rafael offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In San Rafael there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in San Rafael and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in San Rafael are above average.
    About San Rafael...
    Population
    61,158
    Town near
    San Francisco
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,037,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,122
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      232.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      44.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      114.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      444.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,968.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      854.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in San Rafael

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $104,521
    National
    $69,021
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