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San rafael, CA

San rafael, CA.

Population: 41,307 (Census ACS)

The median home value in San rafael, CA is $1.41M — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.41M after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,884/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.41M

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.41M
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.4%
5-year appreciation
+4.1%
10-year appreciation
+44.1%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$1.55M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.41M
Median list price
$1.50M
Median price per sqft
$717
1-year sale-price change
-0.6%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
99
For-sale inventory
86
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
Active listings
75
1-year forecast
-1.5%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
28

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,884/mo
1-year rent change
+5.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
San Rafael City Elementary, San Rafael City High
Schools include
Bahia Vista Elementary, Coleman Elementary, Glenwood Elementary, James B. Davidson Middle, Sun Valley Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, tsunami
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
United Heckathorn Co. (8.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
48.3°F
Annual precipitation
34.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
315
Days with Moderate air quality
48
Highest AQI recorded (year)
99

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
236
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
73,939
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
64,498

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Muir Woods National Monument (7 mi)
National parks include
Muir Woods National Monument, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
San Rafael Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
22
Hospitals include
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP, UCSF HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL, ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
315
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,518 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
59.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.5%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
84.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
95,864
Average weekly wage
$1,746
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
146

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

San rafaelState medianUS median
Median home value$1.41M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.41M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,884/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in San rafael, CA?
$1.41M.
What is the median sale price in San rafael, CA?
$1.41M.
How long do homes take to sell in San rafael, CA?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in San rafael, CA?
Typical rent: $2,884/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in San rafael, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, tsunami.
What is the wildfire risk in San rafael, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in San rafael, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near San rafael, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve San rafael, CA?
9 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is San rafael, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in San rafael, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in San rafael, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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