San Rafael, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
59,178
Unemployment
5.0%
Poverty
11.4%
Median Home
$975,500
Median Income
$97,009
Median Rent
$2,037
San Rafael SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
10
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
6
San Rafael, CA Crime Report
2,141
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,659.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
55.97%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
San Rafael / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,141 | 3,659.1 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 229 | 391.4 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 67 | 114.5 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 136 | 232.4 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,912 | 3,267.7 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 260 | 444.4 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,152 | 1,968.8 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 500 | 854.5 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
San Rafael, CA Cost Of Living
192
San Rafael's Overall Cost Of Living
San Rafael's Overall Cost Of Living
1.9x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | San Rafael | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 128 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 129 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 339 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 150 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 126 | 100 | |
San Rafael, CA Photos
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Map Of San Rafael, CA
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Population over time in San Rafael
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 59,178 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 58,939 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 59,180 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 58,948 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 58,819 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 58,588 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 58,162 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 57,789 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 57,374 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 56,930 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in San Rafael
| Race | San Rafael | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.8% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.5% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 30.3% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in San Rafael
| Gender | San Rafael | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in San Rafael for adults over 25
| Education | San Rafael | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For San Rafael, California
| Income | San Rafael | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.2% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.1% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.1% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.1% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
