CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

San Rafael

California · 57,713 residents · 16.587 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the San Francisco metro area
Compare
The short version

San Rafael is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,326. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $811,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,713
+3%since 2000
from 56,063 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,479 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+4%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K51K55K59K63K1990201020202024San Rafael
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,326
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,994 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,968
+17%since 2000
from $35,762 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$811,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,362
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,040 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.2
+50%since 2000
from 7.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in San Rafael on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(36,960)
Black2.1%(1,175)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(13,070)
Asian5.5%(3,095)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.4%(33,291)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59%(34,031)
Black1.8%(1,024)
Hispanic / Latino30%(17,302)
Asian6%(3,463)
Other2.2%(1,296)
Diversity Score68.6%(39,585)
Diversity Score
69
+16%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
27.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to San Rafael

Brookhaven
Pop 59,643
Wellington
Pop 62,662
Dunwoody
Pop 51,792
Jupiter
Pop 62,350
Places similar to San Rafael
Head to head

Compare San Rafael to nearby cities

SAN RAFAEL VS
Larkspur
Income$140,417+94%
Home value$1,996,600+146%
Population12,620−79%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SAN RAFAEL VS
Corte Madera
Income$232,763+222%
Home value$1,755,200+116%
Population9,929−83%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SAN RAFAEL VS
San Anselmo
Income$173,641+140%
Home value$1,576,700+94%
Population12,555−79%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SAN RAFAEL VS
Mill Valley
Income$206,212+185%
Home value$2,000,001+147%
Population13,799−77%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in San Rafael, California?

San Rafael, California has about 57,713 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Rafael, California?

The typical household in San Rafael, California earns about $72,326 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Rafael, California expensive?

In San Rafael, California, the median home is worth about $811,000, and the typical rent is about $1,362 a month.

How educated are people in San Rafael, California?

About 45.8% of adults age 25 and over in San Rafael, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Rafael, California?

About 10.3% of people in San Rafael, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Rafael, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Rafael, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,309 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
California
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare San Rafael with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →