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San Rafael, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in San Rafael, CA (Marin County) — Census median home value $1,246,200, county listing prices showing typical seasonal movement. Market data for San Rafael houses and the broader area.
city · Census GEOID 0668364
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San Rafael, CA is a city in Marin County, California — this guide covers houses in San Rafael and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 60,604, with a median household income of $109,317. Census data puts the median value of houses in San Rafael at $1,246,200.
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At a glance
San Rafael market snapshot
Place type
city
Population
60,604
County
Marin County
Map pin
37.981003, -122.50693
Census GEOID
0668364
Land area
16.59 sq mi
Median Household Income
$109,317
Median Home Value (city)
$1,246,200
Median Gross Rent
$2,346/mo
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City
The U.S. Census Bureau lists San Rafael as a city in Marin County, California.
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts San Rafael's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,246,200.
Population & Income
San Rafael has an estimated population of 60,604 and a median household income of $109,317, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
San Rafael's Census-reported median home value works out to about 11.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around San Rafael
County guide: Marin County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes San Rafael.
USAHouses.com also lists other Marin County places in California. Each linked guide uses the same Census place geography.
Nearby communities include Santa Venetia, Larkspur, Ross, Corte Madera, San Anselmo, Kentfield, Fairfax, Sleepy Hollow.
Santa Venetia market data
Nearby city · ~1.7 mi
Larkspur market data
Nearby city · ~3.1 mi
Ross market data
Nearby city · ~3.2 mi
Corte Madera market data
Nearby city · ~3.4 mi
San Anselmo market data
Nearby city · ~3.4 mi
Kentfield market data
Nearby city · ~4.2 mi
Fairfax market data
Nearby city · ~4.8 mi
Sleepy Hollow market data
Nearby city · ~4.9 mi
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What are houses worth in San Rafael, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in San Rafael at $1,246,200.
How much do houses cost in San Rafael, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in San Rafael, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,246,200. Active listing prices in Marin County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in San Rafael, CA?
San Rafael houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Marin County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What kind of place is San Rafael, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau lists San Rafael as a city in Marin County, California.
What is the population of San Rafael, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts San Rafael's population at approximately 60,604.
What's the median rent in San Rafael, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in San Rafael at approximately $2,346 per month.
What is the median household income in San Rafael, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in San Rafael at approximately $109,317.
Is San Rafael, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts San Rafael's median home value at about 11.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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Places around San Rafael
USAHouses.com also publishes Census place pages for other communities in the same county as San Rafael.
Same-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages:
- Santa Venetia (~1.7 mi, Marin County)
- Larkspur (~3.1 mi, Marin County)
- Ross (~3.2 mi, Marin County)
- Corte Madera (~3.4 mi, Marin County)
- San Anselmo (~3.4 mi, Marin County)
- Kentfield (~4.2 mi, Marin County)
- Fairfax (~4.8 mi, Marin County)
- Sleepy Hollow (~4.9 mi, Marin County)
- Alto (~5.2 mi, Marin County)
- Mill Valley (~5.4 mi, Marin County)
- Lucas Valley-Marinwood (~5.6 mi, Marin County)
- Strawberry (~6.2 mi, Marin County)
- Tiburon (~6.9 mi, Marin County)
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (~7.2 mi, Marin County)
- Woodacre (~7.3 mi, Marin County)
- Novato (~7.5 mi, Marin County)
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- Bay View — Meritage Homes · Richmond, California · ~8.4 mi · $850,000
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- Stacked Flats At Appian Village — DeNova Homes · Pinole, California · ~10.4 mi
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