San Rafael SnackAbility
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Crime in San Rafael summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in San Rafael. Key points include:
There were 1,780 total crimes in San Rafael in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in San Rafael is 3,015.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in San Rafael is 559.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in San Rafael is 2,456.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in San Rafael is 42.27% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In San Rafael Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
San Rafael / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,780 | 3,015.1 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 330 | 559.0 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 88 | 149.1 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 211 | 357.4 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,450 | 2,456.1 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 156 | 264.2 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,045 | 1,770.1 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 249 | 421.8 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in San Rafael summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in San Rafael. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in San Rafael is 211 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in San Rafael is 2.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in San Rafael is $1,319,431.
The median income in San Rafael is $119,435.
San Rafael's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In San Rafael Comparison Table
| Living Expense | San Rafael | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 439 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 120 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 117 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
San Rafael, CA Weather
The average high in San Rafael is 67.1° and the average low is 48.0°.
There are 49.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | San Rafael |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 49.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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San Rafael Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in San Rafael
The current population in San Rafael is 60,433. The population has increased 6.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60,433 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 60,604 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 60,891 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 61,158 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 59,178 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 58,775 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 58,939 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 59,180 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 58,948 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 58,819 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 58,588 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 58,162 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 57,789 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 57,374 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 56,930 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in San Rafael
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San Rafael is:
51.2% White with 30,956 White residents.
2.2% African American with 1,313 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 51 American Indian residents.
4.9% Asian with 2,980 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 210 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 706 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 2,764 Two Or More residents.
35.5% Hispanic with 21,453 Hispanic residents.
| Race | San Rafael | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.2% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 35.5% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in San Rafael
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San Rafael is 50.8% female with 30,704 female residents.
San Rafael is 49.2% male with 29,729 male residents.
| Gender | San Rafael | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in San Rafael for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in San Rafael completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in San Rafael completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in San Rafael completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in San Rafael completed some college.
6.0% of adults in San Rafael completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in San Rafael completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in San Rafael completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in San Rafael completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in San Rafael completed doctorate degree.
| Education | San Rafael | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For San Rafael, California
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3.2% of households in San Rafael earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in San Rafael earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in San Rafael earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in San Rafael earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.0% of households in San Rafael earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.0% of households in San Rafael earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.3% of households in San Rafael earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in San Rafael earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.3% of households in San Rafael earn $150,000 to $199,999.
28.8% of households in San Rafael earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | San Rafael | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.0% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.3% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 28.8% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
