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Population in 2022: 59,971 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +7.0%
 
Males: 29,298  (48.9%)
Females: 30,673  (51.1%)
Median resident age:

44.5 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip codes: 94964.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $109,186 (it was $60,994 in 2000)
San Rafael:

$109,186
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $66,677 (it was $35,762 in 2000)

San Rafael city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: over $1,000,000 (it was $457,000 in 2000)
San Rafael:

over $1,000,000
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: over $1,000,000; detached houses: over $1,000,000; townhouses or other attached units: over $1,000,000; in 2-unit structures: over $1,000,000; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $621,830; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $800,697; mobile homes: $372,638; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $143,106

Median gross rent in 2022: $2,155.

March 2022 cost of living index in San Rafael: 137.5 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.9%
(6.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 29.9% for Black residents, 12.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 23.6% for American Indian residents, 12.4% for other race residents, 10.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in San Rafael, CA (2022)
    • 32,30854.0%White alone
    • 20,08833.6%Hispanic
    • 4,0216.7%Asian alone
    • 2,1003.5%Two or more races
    • 1,0931.8%Black alone
    • 3420.6%Other race alone
    • 1330.2%American Indian alone
    • 990.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone



According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 33 registered sex offenders living in San Rafael, California as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in San Rafael is 1,795 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in San Rafael by year

Type

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2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		1
(1.8)		3
(5.2)		2
(3.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(3.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(1.7)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		14
(25.2)		34
(58.9)		20
(34.3)		14
(23.8)		26
(44.3)		20
(33.7)		27
(45.3)		28
(47.1)		21
(35.5)		32
(54.0)		23
(39.1)		26
(44.4)		0
(0.0)		49
(81.1)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		77
(138.6)		82
(142.1)		65
(111.3)		84
(142.7)		77
(131.1)		55
(92.8)		85
(142.6)		111
(186.8)		89
(150.5)		107
(180.6)		87
(147.9)		67
(114.5)		5
(8.5)		78
(129.2)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		112
(201.6)		117
(202.7)		113
(193.5)		93
(158.0)		103
(175.4)		118
(199.0)		124
(208.1)		110
(185.1)		84
(142.0)		116
(195.8)		120
(204.0)		136
(232.4)		17
(29.0)		195
(322.9)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		333
(599.5)		312
(540.6)		309
(529.2)		360
(611.7)		366
(623.2)		287
(484.0)		267
(448.0)		255
(429.0)		271
(458.2)		277
(467.5)		299
(508.3)		260
(444.4)		13
(22.2)		183
(303.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		1,086
(1,955)		1,030
(1,785)		1,011
(1,731)		1,132
(1,923)		1,114
(1,897)		1,132
(1,909)		1,268
(2,128)		1,186
(1,995)		1,091
(1,845)		1,050
(1,772)		1,173
(1,994)		1,152
(1,969)		107
(182.6)		1,085
(1,797)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		286
(514.9)		261
(452.2)		153
(262.0)		293
(497.8)		332
(565.3)		245
(413.2)		352
(590.6)		272
(457.6)		265
(448.1)		368
(621.1)		214
(363.8)		500
(854.5)		43
(73.4)		554
(917.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)		8
(14.4)		12
(20.8)		13
(22.3)		19
(32.3)		19
(32.4)		17
(28.7)		10
(16.8)		12
(20.2)		19
(32.1)		16
(27.0)		13
(22.1)		27
(46.1)		0
(0.0)		24
(39.7)
City-Data.com crime index267.0286.1233.6253.0274.6237.9284.4277.2243.7296.6260.9294.623.1338.0

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City-data.com crime index in San Rafael, CA

Crime rate in San Rafael detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 83 (63 officers - 52 male; 11 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.07
California average:

2.30
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Ancestries: Irish (6.8%), English (5.3%), Italian (5.0%), European (5.0%), German (4.6%), American (3.1%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 12 feet

Land area: 16.6 square miles.

Population density: 3,614 people per square mile   (average).

San Rafael, California map

16,286 residents are foreign born (16.6% Latin America, 4.7% Asia, 4.0% Europe).

This city:

27.2%
California:

26.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $10,001 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $6,996 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Contra Costa, CA (11.3 miles , pop. 236,008).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (355.6 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Santa Venetia, CA (1.3 miles ),
Ross, CA (1.5 miles ),
Ross Valley, CA (1.5 miles ),
San Anselmo, CA (1.6 miles ),
Kentfield, CA (1.6 miles ),
Larkspur, CA (1.7 miles ),
Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA (1.9 miles ),
Fairfax, CA (1.9 miles )

Latitude: 37.98 N, Longitude: 122.52 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +11,229 (+18.8%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 17,039 (56.5%)

Area code: 415

Distribution of median household income in San Rafael, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in San Rafael, CA in 2022
San Rafael satellite photo by USGS

San Rafael tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 62 buildings, average cost: $213,300
  • 2021: 25 buildings, average cost: $239,600
  • 2020: 27 buildings, average cost: $159,100
  • 2019: 10 buildings, average cost: $430,400
  • 2018: 11 buildings, average cost: $704,600
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $524,600
  • 2016: 23 buildings, average cost: $503,900
  • 2015: 27 buildings, average cost: $566,500
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $112,800
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $442,700
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $449,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $347,500
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $1,179,400
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $900,600
  • 2005: 38 buildings, average cost: $267,000
  • 2004: 85 buildings, average cost: $200,400
  • 2003: 36 buildings, average cost: $276,500
  • 2002: 15 buildings, average cost: $315,200
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $283,600
  • 2000: 22 buildings, average cost: $237,100
  • 1999: 113 buildings, average cost: $205,000
  • 1998: 52 buildings, average cost: $198,800
  • 1997: 62 buildings, average cost: $174,300
Number of permits per 10,000 San Rafael, CA residents
Average permit cost in San Rafael, CA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
California:

5.1%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in San Rafael, CA
Historical housing units in San Rafael, CA

Population change in the 1990s: +7,627 (+15.7%).
Most common industries in San Rafael, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (14.1%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Health care (7.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (13.7%)
  • Construction (13.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.8%)
  • Educational services (4.6%)
  • Health care (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (14.7%)
  • Health care (12.2%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Social assistance (5.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
Most common occupations in San Rafael, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.1%)
  • Computer specialists (3.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.1%)
  • Computer specialists (4.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.2%)
  • Carpenters (2.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Registered nurses (3.2%)

Average climate in San Rafael, California

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San Rafael, California environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 63.7. This is about average.

City:

63.7
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.265. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.265
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 4.50. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.50
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.08. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.08
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 26.5. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 0.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 4.82. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.82
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 0.00290. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00290
U.S.:

0.00931

Earthquake activity:

San Rafael-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 7370% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 26.0 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1989 at 00:04:15, a magnitude 7.1 (6.5 MB, 7.1 MS, 6.9 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 73.2 miles away from San Rafael center, causing 62 deaths (62 shaking deaths) and 3757 injuries, causing $1,305,032,704 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 248.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/4/1927 at 13:51:53, a magnitude 7.5 (7.5 UK) earthquake occurred 227.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 284.5 miles away from the city center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 183.4 miles away from the city center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marin County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 9, Mudslides: 7, Winter Storms: 7, Landslides: 6, Drought: 1, Earthquake: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
San Rafael topographic map

Main business address for: WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION (NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS), AUTODESK INC (SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE).

Hospitals in San Rafael:

  • DURAN DRIVE (98 DURAN DRIVE)
  • KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, 99 MONTECILLO RD)

Nursing Homes in San Rafael:

  • ALDERSLY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (326 MISSION AVENUE)
  • COUNTRY VILLA SAN RAFAEL HEALTHCARE CENTER (81 PROFESSIONAL CENTER PARKWAY)
  • KINDRED NURSING AND REHABILITATION-FIFTH AVENUE (1601 5TH AVENUE)
  • KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHAB - SMITH RANCH (1550 SILVEIRA PARKWAY)
  • NAZARETH HOUSE (245 NOVA ALBION WAY)
  • NORTHGATE CARE CENTER (40 PROFESSIONAL CENTER PARKWAY)
  • PINE RIDGE CARE CENTER (45 PROFESSIONAL CENTER PKWY)
  • RAFAEL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL (234 N. SAN PEDRO RD)
  • VILLA MARIN (100 THORNDALE DRIVE)

Dialysis Facilities in San Rafael:

  • NORTHGATE DIALYSIS CENTER (650 LAS GALLINAS ROAD)

Home Health Centers in San Rafael:

  • NORTH BAY NURSING SERVICES (25 BELLAM BLVD, SUITE 250)
  • SUTTER VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION (4000 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 190)

Airports located in San Rafael:

Amtrak stations near San Rafael:

  • 10 miles: RICHMOND (16TH ST. & MACDONALD AVE.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 14 miles: SAN FRANCISCO FISHERMANS (SAN FRANCISCO, PIER 39) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, full-service food facilities, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: BERKELEY (3RD ST. & UNIVERSITY AVE.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

College/University in San Rafael:

  • Dominican University of California (Full-time enrollment: 1,928; Location: 50 Acacia Ave; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.dominican.edu; Offers Master's degree)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to San Rafael:

  • College of Marin (about 3 miles; Kentfield, CA; Full-time enrollment: 4,489)
  • Contra Costa College (about 10 miles; San Pablo, CA; FT enrollment: 4,249)
  • University of San Francisco (about 15 miles; San Francisco, CA; FT enrollment: 9,190)
  • Academy of Art University (about 16 miles; San Francisco, CA; FT enrollment: 12,352)
  • Berkeley City College (about 16 miles; Berkeley, CA; FT enrollment: 3,146)
  • University of California-Berkeley (about 17 miles; Berkeley, CA; FT enrollment: 37,127)
  • City College of San Francisco (about 19 miles; San Francisco, CA; FT enrollment: 17,569)

Public high schools in San Rafael:

Private high schools in San Rafael:

  • STAR ACADEMY (Students: 65, Location: 4470 REDWOOD HWY STE 101, Grades: 3-12)
  • ANOVA CENTER FOR EDUCATION SAN RAFAEL (Students: 39, Location: 150 LOVELL AVE, Grades: 1-12)
  • TIMOTHY MURPHY SCHOOL (Students: 28, Location: 1 SAINT VINCENTS DR, Grades: 3-12, Boys only)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in San Rafael:

Private elementary/middle schools in San Rafael:

  • ST MARK'S SCHOOL (Students: 385, Location: 39 TRELLIS DR, Grades: KG-8)
  • ST ISABELLA SCHOOL (Students: 248, Location: 1 TRINITY WAY, Grades: KG-8)
  • ST RAPHAEL SCHOOL (Students: 208, Location: 1100 5TH AVE, Grades: PK-8)
  • MONTESSORI DE TERRA LINDA (Students: 140, Location: 620 DEL GANADO RD, Grades: PK-6)
  • DUNHAM ACADEMY (Students: 41, Location: 1 SAINT VINCENTS DR, Grades: KG-8)
See full list of schools located in San Rafael

Libraries in San Rafael:

  • MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $12,220,000; Location: 3501 CIVIC CENTER DR, RM 414; 437,571 books; 9,182 e-books; 24,740 audio materials; 30,226 video materials; 14 local licensed databases; 8 other licensed databases; 1,106 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)
  • SAN RAFAEL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,865,271; Location: 1100 E ST.; 125,416 books; 9,183 e-books; 6,033 audio materials; 4,582 video materials; 9 local licensed databases; 13 other licensed databases; 271 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in San Rafael: Marin Rod and Gun Club (A), Las Gallinas Aquatic Club (B), Los Gallinas Valley Sewer Plant (C), San Rafael Yacht Club (D), San Rafael Community Center (E), Falkirk Community Center (F), San Rafael Improvement Club (G), Peacock Gap Golf Country Club (H), Veterans Memorial Auditorium (I), San Rafael Public Library (J), San Rafael City Hall (K), Marin County Historical Society Museum (L), Marin County Historical Society Archives and Library (M), Forest Meadows Performing Arts Center (N), Civic Center Regional Library Marin County Free Library (O), Saint Thomas Hall (P), Marin County Courthouse (Q), Guzman Hall (R), Foster Hall (S), San Rafael Fire Department Station 1 (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: The Mall at North Gate Shopping Center (1), Terra Linda Shopping Center (2), Northgate Shopping Center (3), Northgate Mall Shopping Center (4), Montecito Plaza Shopping Center (5), Marin Square Shopping Center (6), Harbor Shopping Center (7), Bellam Plaza Shopping Center (8). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in San Rafael include: WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION (A), AUTODESK INC (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in San Rafael include: Church of Christ (A), First Baptist Church (B), First Church of Christ Scientist (C), First Presbyterian Church (D), Saint Pauls Episcopal Church (E), Saint Raphaels Roman Catholic Church (F), San Rafael Methodist Church (G), Trinity Lutheran Church (H), Mission San Rafael Arcangel (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Mount Olivet Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Forbes Hill Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in San Rafael include: Albert Field (1), Mountain Park (2), Boyd Memorial Park (3), Gerstle Park (4), Sun Valley Park (5), Beach Park (6), Bret Harte Park (7), Jerry Russom Memorial Park (8), John F McInnis County Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Dolce Enterprises (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 163 Merrydale Road) (1), Donig Sheldon Warehouse Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 739 A Street) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotel: Avis Lake Tahoe Embassy Suites (424 Irwin Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Court: Federal Bureau Of Investigation (55 Shaver Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Birthplace of: Richard Steven Street - Photographer, Jess Hartley - Novelist, Brandon Noble - 2005 NFL player (Washington Redskins, born: Apr 10, 1974), Dan Green (voice actor) - Voice actor and director, Deb Caletti - Novelist, Eddie LeBaron - Recipient of the Purple Heart medal, Enid Greene - Politician, Joe Ayoob - Football player, Marin Sais - Actor, Marquis White - Soccer player and coach.

Marin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in San Rafael and their reported violations in the past:

URJ CAMP NEWMAN (Population served: 600, Groundwater under infl of surface water):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In DEC-2011. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-13-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-13-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
SONOMA COAST VILLA (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In OCT-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-07-2011)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUL-21-2005)

Drinking water stations with addresses in San Rafael that have no violations reported:

  • STONE CREEK VILLAGE WS (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.0%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.7%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

People in group quarters in San Rafael in 2010:

  • 528 people in college/university student housing
  • 497 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 312 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 259 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 246 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 135 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 51 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 46 people in in-patient hospice facilities
  • 42 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 3 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)

People in group quarters in San Rafael in 2000:

  • 765 people in nursing homes
  • 366 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 293 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 239 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 93 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 73 people in religious group quarters
  • 72 people in other group homes
  • 54 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 18 people in other types of correctional institutions
  • 18 people in other workers' dormitories
  • 16 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 7 people in hospitals or wards for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 6 people in homes for the physically handicapped

Banks with most branches in San Rafael (2011 data):

  • Westamerica Bank: at 1108 Fifth Avenue, Francisco-Irene Branch, Fourth And E Branch, Northgate Branch. Info updated 2011/06/21: Bank assets: $4,998.1 mil, Deposits: $4,253.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 98 total offices, Holding Company: Westamerica Bancorporation
  • Union Bank, National Association: San Rafael Downtown Branch, San Rafael Branch, Northgate Branch. Info updated 2011/09/01: Bank assets: $88,967.5 mil, Deposits: $65,286.4 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 403 total offices, Holding Company: Mitsubishi Ufj Financial Group, Inc.
  • Bank of Marin: Northgate Branch, Andersen Drive Branch, San Rafael Branch. Info updated 2011/02/22: Bank assets: $1,393.3 mil, Deposits: $1,206.0 mil, headquarters in Novato, CA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 18 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of Marin Bancorp
  • Citibank, National Association: 1004 Northgate Dr Branch at 1004 Northgate Dr, branch established on 1936/02/01; 666 Third Street Branch at 666 Third Street, branch established on 1945/01/01. Info updated 2012/01/10: Bank assets: $1,288,658.0 mil, Deposits: $882,541.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, International Specialization, 1048 total offices, Holding Company: Citigroup Inc.
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: San Rafael Main Branch at 1203 Fourth Street, branch established on 1961/06/23; Northgate Branch at 600 Las Gallinas Avenue, branch established on 1962/11/14. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Bank of America, National Association: Smith Ranch Branch at 30 Smith Ranch Road, branch established on 1976/02/09; San Rafael Main Branch at 1000 Fourth Street, branch established on 1904/10/17. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: 300 Las Gallinas Road Branch at 300 Las Gallinas Road, branch established on 1919/01/01; C Street & 4th Street Banking Center at 1299 4th Street, branch established on 2010/11/23. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • Mechanics Bank: San Rafael Office at 904 4th Street, branch established on 1997/08/25. Info updated 2011/03/24: Bank assets: $2,991.7 mil, Deposits: $2,573.6 mil, headquarters in Richmond, CA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 31 total offices
  • California Bank & Trust: San Rafael Banking Center at 1016 Irwin Street, branch established on 2006/03/06. Info updated 2009/07/20: Bank assets: $10,894.1 mil, Deposits: $9,193.9 mil, headquarters in San Diego, CA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 109 total offices, Holding Company: Zions Bancorporation
  • 8 other banks with 8 local branches

For population 15 years and over in San Rafael:

Marital status in San Rafael, CA
  • Never married: 34.0%
  • Now married: 46.0%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in San Rafael:

  • High school or higher: 84.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 49.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 20.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.4
California average:

15.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - San Rafael
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in San Rafael:

(San Rafael, California Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for San Rafael, CA (based on Marin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic77,11430
Other12,11950
Mainline Protestant9,45848
Evangelical Protestant8,81771
Orthodox1,5253
Black Protestant7752
None142,601-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 64
Marin County:

2.59 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 15
This county:

0.61 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Here:

1.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 295
This county:

11.95 / 10,000 pop.
California:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.0%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

17.1%
State:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Marin County:

17.1%
California:

17.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.7%
California:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
San Rafael:

47.0%
California:

48.0%

Average BMI:
San Rafael:

28.0
California:

28.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
San Rafael:

21.7%
California:

20.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
San Rafael:

9.5%
California:

11.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
California:

6.8

Overweight people:
San Rafael:

32.0%
California:

31.5%

General health condition:
San Rafael:

56.0%
California:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
San Rafael:

79.2%
California:

80.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of San Rafael, CA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 69$787,078$136,8830$0
Firefighters 67$1,054,641$188,8910$0
Other and Unallocable 38$408,680$129,0572$6,278
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 28$107,288$45,98113$18,861
Streets and Highways 27$176,623$78,4990$0
Police - Other 27$241,043$107,1300$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 22$166,067$90,5820$0
Fire - Other 19$128,594$81,2170$0
Local Libraries 18$109,249$72,83326$28,876
Other Government Administration 16$121,876$91,4071$1,164
Parks and Recreation 15$62,200$49,76025$23,336
Sewerage 11$90,246$98,4500$0
Financial Administration 9$83,470$111,2930$0
Judicial and Legal 3$35,056$140,2240$0
Totals for Government 369$3,572,111$116,16667$78,515

San Rafael government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Housing and Community Development: $1,184,000 ($19.74)
    Regular Highways: $770,000 ($12.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $155,000 ($2.58)
    Police Protection: $107,000 ($1.78)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $21,000 ($0.35)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $24,096,000 ($401.79)
    Local Fire Protection: $17,539,000 ($292.46)
    Central Staff Services: $11,540,000 ($192.43)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,320,000 ($188.76)
    Regular Highways: $10,132,000 ($168.95)
    Health - Other: $7,430,000 ($123.89)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $4,938,000 ($82.34)
    Financial Administration: $4,365,000 ($72.79)
    Libraries: $3,995,000 ($66.62)
    Parking Facilities: $3,532,000 ($58.90)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $463,000 ($7.72)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $555,000 ($9.25)
    Central Staff Services: $98,000 ($1.63)
    Parking Facilities: $73,000 ($1.22)
    Health - Other: $29,000 ($0.48)
    Local Fire Protection: $25,000 ($0.42)
    Libraries: $8,000 ($0.13)

San Rafael government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $13,170,000 ($219.61)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,730,000 ($112.22)
    Parking Facilities: $5,189,000 ($86.53)
    Regular Highways: $1,368,000 ($22.81)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $1,855,000 ($30.93)
    Housing and Community Development: $112,000 ($1.87)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $1,678,000 ($27.98)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $744,000 ($12.41)
    Fines and Forfeits: $400,000 ($6.67)
    Rents: $346,000 ($5.77)
    Interest Earnings: $218,000 ($3.64)
    Donations From Private Sources: $121,000 ($2.02)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $1,512,000 ($25.21)
    Highways: $1,217,000 ($20.29)
    General Local Government Support: $70,000 ($1.17)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $31,882,000 ($531.62)
    Property: $19,201,000 ($320.17)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,611,000 ($60.21)
    Other: $3,330,000 ($55.53)
    Other License: $3,216,000 ($53.63)
    Other Selective Sales: $2,985,000 ($49.77)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,775,000 ($46.27)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $1,811,000 ($30.20)

San Rafael government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $16,327,000 ($272.25)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,625,000 ($260.54)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $12,635,000 ($210.69)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $12,547,000 ($209.22)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $702,000 ($11.71)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $88,000 ($1.47)

San Rafael government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,961,000 ($99.40)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $42,802,000 ($713.71)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $12,714,000 ($212.00)
Businesses in San Rafael, CA
NameCountNameCount
24 Hour Fitness1Mazda1
7-Eleven3McDonald's2
AT&T2Motel 61
Applebee's1Motherhood Maternity1
Audi1New Balance1
BMW1Nike6
Burger King1Nissan1
CVS2Office Depot1
Chipotle1Pac Sun1
Circle K1Panera Bread1
Cold Stone Creamery1Payless2
Curves1Penske1
DHL2Quiznos1
Domino's Pizza1RadioShack2
Express1Rite Aid2
Extended Stay Deluxe1Safeway2
FedEx20Sears4
Foot Locker1Sprint Nextel1
Forever 211Staples1
GNC2Starbucks6
GameStop1Subaru1
Gap1Subway5
Goodwill1T-Mobile3
Gymboree1Taco Bell1
H&M1Toyota1
H&R Block3Toys"R"Us1
Hilton1Trader Joe's1
Home Depot1Travelodge1
Honda1U-Haul2
Hot Topic1UPS19
IHOP1Vans3
Jamba Juice1Victoria's Secret1
Jones New York1Volkswagen1
KFC1Vons2
Kohl's1Walgreens2
Lane Furniture1Wendy's1
LensCrafters1Whole Foods Market1
Macy's1YMCA1
MasterBrand Cabinets10

Strongest AM radio stations in San Rafael:

  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNEW (910 AM; 20 kW; OAKLAND, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KIQI (1010 AM; 35 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF SAN FRANCISCO LICENSE CORP.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KTCT (1050 AM; 50 kW; SAN MATEO, CA; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA RADIO CORP.)
  • KFAX (1100 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: GOLDEN GATE BROADCASTING CO, INC.)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KFRC (610 AM; 5 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF LOS ANGELES)
  • KDYA (1190 AM; 10 kW; VALLEJO, CA; Owner: BAYBRIDGE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KYCY (1550 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KSFO (560 AM; 5 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KDIA (1640 AM; 10 kW; VALLEJO, CA; Owner: BAYBRIDGE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in San Rafael:

  • KSFB-FM (100.7 FM; SAN RAFAEL, CA; Owner: GOLDEN GATE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDFC-FM (102.1 FM; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KSRH (88.1 FM; SAN RAFAEL, CA; Owner: SAN RAFAEL HIGH SCHOOL)
  • KISQ (98.1 FM; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KEAR (106.9 FM; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KSOL-FM2 (98.9 FM; SAUSALITO, ETC., CA; Owner: TMS LICENSE CALIFORNIA, INC)
  • KOIT-FM (96.5 FM; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KKSF (103.7 FM; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFOG (104.5 FM; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KFFG LICO, INC)
  • KSOL (98.9 FM; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: TMS LICENSE CALIFORNIA, INC)
  • KKSF-FM1 (103.7 FM; PLEASANTON, ETC., CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KBLX-FM2 (102.9 FM; PLEASANTON, CA; Owner: ICBC BROADCAST HOLDINGS -CA, INC.)
  • KSOL-FM3 (98.9 FM; PLEASANTON, CA; Owner: TMS LICENSE CALIFORNIA, INC)
  • KFRC-FM3 (99.7 FM; WALNUT CREEK, CA; Owner: INFINITY KFRC-FM, INC.)
  • KZBR-FM1 (95.7 FM; WALNUT CREEK, CA; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KISQ-FM3 (98.1 FM; CONCORD, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KMEL-FM1 (106.1 FM; CONCORD, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KLLC (97.3 FM; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KYLD (94.9 FM; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KMEL (106.1 FM; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around San Rafael:

  • KQED (Channel 9; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KQED, INC.)
  • KGO-TV (Channel 7; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KPIX-TV (Channel 5; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KTVU (Channel 2; OAKLAND, CA; Owner: KTVU PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRON-TV (Channel 4; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SAN FRANCISCO, INC.)
  • KMTP-TV (Channel 32; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: MINORITY TELEVISION PROJECT)
  • KBHK-TV (Channel 44; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: VIACOM TELEVISION STATIONS GROUP OF SAN FRANCISCO INC.)
  • KBWB (Channel 20; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KBWB LICENSE, INC.)
  • KFSF (Channel 66; VALLEJO, CA; Owner: TELEFUTURA SAN FRANCISCO LLC)
  • KCNS (Channel 38; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: WRAY, INC.)
  • KCSM-TV (Channel 60; SAN MATEO, CA; Owner: SAN MATEO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KSPX (Channel 29; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: PAXSON SACRAMENTO LICENSE, INC.)
  • KOVR (Channel 13; STOCKTON, CA; Owner: SCI - SACRAMENTO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KXTV (Channel 10; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: KXTV, INC.)
  • KTXL (Channel 40; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: CHANNEL 40, INC.)
  • KUVS (Channel 19; MODESTO, CA; Owner: KUVS LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • KQCA (Channel 58; STOCKTON, CA; Owner: KCRA HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KVIE (Channel 6; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: KVIE, INC.)
  • KMAX-TV (Channel 31; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: UPN STATIONS GROUP INC.)
  • KTNC-TV (Channel 42; CONCORD, CA; Owner: KTNC LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTSF (Channel 26; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: LINCOLN BROADCASTING COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA LP)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of San Rafael fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 55Number of bridges
  • 2,096ft / 639mTotal length
  • $2,970,000Total costs
  • 2,696,767Total average daily traffic
  • 61,682Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in San Rafael, CA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 41930-1939
  • 91940-1949
  • 121950-1959
  • 171960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for San Rafael, CA
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in San Rafael)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in San Rafael, CA)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 61 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 57 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 579 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in San Rafael)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 3 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in San Rafael)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 84 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full and 7 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED53$557,282288$460,9801,515$407,73548$282,2057$5,749,79488$309,3331$297,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED7$448,46339$361,876164$465,3445$140,7181$518,70023$308,9880$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED6$472,00574$360,908392$479,48018$188,2692$537,50040$299,2460$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN4$460,70553$529,433199$439,01416$427,2310$016$355,6840$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$016$420,73671$450,7002$121,9601$648,3806$334,3020$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 10 tracts in San Rafael, CA

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full and 7 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED16$407,4893$449,847
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED5$280,5741$569,410
APPLICATIONS DENIED6$367,1232$447,400
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$459,3802$368,030
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$642,8200$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in San Rafael, CA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in San Rafael, CA - Value

2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 158. The highest number of fire incidents - 224 took place in 2013, and the least - 60 in 2009. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in San Rafael, CA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (41.4%), and Structure Fires (36.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in San Rafael, CA
    • 92241.4%Outside Fires
    • 81636.7%Structure Fires
    • 28712.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 2019.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for San Rafael, CA

Fire-safe hotels and motels in San Rafael, California:

  • Embassy Suites San Rafael - Marin County, 101 Mcinnis Pkwy, San Rafael, California 94903 , Phone: (415) 499-9222, Fax: (415) 499-9268
  • Travelodge San Rafael, 865 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, California 94901 , Phone: (415) 454-9470, Fax: (415) 457-2512
  • Extended Stay America - San Rafael - Francisco Blvd East, 1775 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, California 94901 , Phone: (415) 451-1887, Fax: (415) 451-1889
  • Marin Lodge, 1735 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, California 94901 , Phone: (415) 578-2827, Fax: (415) 453-3068
  • Four Points Sheraton, 1010 Northgate Dr, San rafael, California 94903 , Phone: (800) 325-3535, Fax: (415) 479-6739
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County, 101 McInnis Pkwy, San rafael, California 94903 , Phone: (800) 366-2779
All 6 fire-safe hotels and motels in San Rafael, California
Most common first names in San Rafael, CA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John44174.4 years
Mary42681.8 years
William36173.3 years
Robert33172.0 years
James27371.7 years
Helen22882.5 years
Margaret22581.8 years
George20277.7 years
Charles20075.7 years
Joseph19578.1 years
Most common last names in San Rafael, CA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith11678.1 years
Johnson8977.8 years
Anderson6277.7 years
Brown6179.4 years
Miller5778.3 years
Jones5379.3 years
Williams5275.3 years
Taylor4675.7 years
Young4280.3 years
Clark4075.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in San Rafael, CA
  • 75.1%Utility gas
  • 22.2%Electricity
  • 1.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Wood
  • 0.5%Solar energy
  • 0.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in San Rafael, CA
  • 51.7%Utility gas
  • 42.5%Electricity
  • 3.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.3%No fuel used
  • 0.2%Other fuel


San Rafael compared to California state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

San Rafael on our top lists:

  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: other services, except public administration (population 50,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with fewest building permits per 10,000 residents (population 50,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: life, physical, and social science occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of workers working at home, population 50,000+"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of likely lesbian couples (counted as self-reported female-female unmarried-partner households) (population 50,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest median house value (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest cost per building permit(population 50,000+)"
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  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest racial income disparity between any two races with at least 2,000 householders"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: legal occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households) (population 50,000+)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: food preparation and serving related occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest humidity differences during a year (population 50,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest maximum monthly sunshine amount (population 50,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest differences between morning and afternoon humidity (population 50,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: management of companies and enterprises (population 50,000+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people having professional degrees (population 50,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Guatemala (population 500+)"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: personal care and service occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
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