SAN RAFAEL

San Rafael (/ˌsæn rəˈfɛl/ SAN rə-FEL; Spanish for "St. Raphael," Spanish pronunciation: [san rafaˈel]) is a city and the county seat of Marin County, California, United States. The city is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the city's population was 61,271, up from 57,713 in 2010. San Rafael was founded by the Spanish in 1817, when Vicente Francisco de Sarría established Mission San Rafael Arcángel, initially as an asistencia (sub-mission). San Rafael Arcángel was upgraded to full mission status in 1822, a month before Alta California declared independence from Spain as part of Mexico. Following the American Conquest of California, the community of San Rafael was incorporated as a city in 1874.

Overview for SAN RAFAEL, CA

61,158 people live in SAN RAFAEL, where the median age is 43.1 and the average individual income is $61,962. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

61,158

Total Population

43.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$61,962

Average individual Income

Around SAN RAFAEL, CA

There's plenty to do around SAN RAFAEL, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
15
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
27
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Lucky Penny Bread, UNTUCKit, and Insane Athlete.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.71 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 3.7 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.05 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.23 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.33 miles 38 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.05 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

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. https://www.kentfieldschools.org Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Demographics and Employment Data for SAN RAFAEL, CA

SAN RAFAEL has 23,816 households, with an average household size of 2.48. 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. 61,158 people call SAN RAFAEL home. The population density is 3,687.1 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

61,158

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.1

Median Age

49.3 / 50.7%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

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
23,816

Total Households

2.48

Average Household Size

$61,962

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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