San Rafael, California

Back to San Rafael, CA housing info, Marin County, California, CA smaller cities, CA small cities, All Cities. San Rafael Apartments for Rent   Submit your own pictures of this city and show them to the World General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for San Rafael, CA Marin County Population in July 2008: 55,602. Population change since 2000: -0.8%   Males: 27,548   (49.5%) Females: 28,054   (50.5%) Median resident age:   38.5 years California median age:   33.3 years Zip codes: 94901, 94903, 94912, 94913, 94915. San Rafael Zip Code Map Estimated median household income in 2007: $71,741 (it was $60,994 in 2000) San Rafael:   $71,741 California:   $59,948 Estimated per capita income in 2007: $40,210 San Rafael:   $40,210 California:   $28,678 Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $851,096 (it was $457,000 in 2000) San Rafael:   $851,096 California:   $532,300 Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $774,787; Detached houses: $877,846; Townhouses or other attached units: $623,064; In 2-unit structures: $788,391; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $448,504; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $571,440; Mobile homes: $86,276; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $113,529 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 94901 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 94903 San Rafael, CA residents, houses, and apartments details Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition Races in San Rafael: White Non-Hispanic (65.9%) Hispanic (23.3%) Other race (11.2%) Two or more races (4.5%) Black (2.2%) Chinese (1.5%) Vietnamese (1.4%) American Indian (1.3%) Asian Indian (0.7%) Japanese (0.6%) Other Asian (0.5%) (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) 2008 cost of living index in San Rafael: 183.8 (very high, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about San Rafael, California on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. San Rafael is mentioned 471 times on our forum: Commute times Novato - San Rafael  (12 replies) San Rafael neighborhood  (4 replies) Town of Sonoma to San Rafael commute - am I crazy?  (8 replies) Best schools in San Anselmo, Fairfax & San Rafael?  (4 replies) San Rafael Canal Area - Is it really that bad?  (2 replies) Pacifica, San Rafael, Berkeley  (23 replies) Ancestries: Irish (13.5%), German (12.3%), English (11.1%), Italian (7.9%), French (3.8%), Russian (3.0%). Current Local Time: PST time zone Elevation: 12 feet Land area: 16.6 square miles. Population density: 3351 people per square mile   (average).

Latitude: 37.98 N, Longitude: 122.52 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +12,484 (+22.3%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 10,576 (37.2%)

Area code: 415

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San Rafael, California business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Here:	9.0%
California:	11.2%

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	1.24
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in San Rafael, California

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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San Rafael-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below California state average. It is 1167% 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 San Rafael 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 the city center, causing 62 deaths (62 shaking deaths) and 3757 injuries, causing $1,305,032,704 total damage
On 4/24/1984 at 21:15:19, a magnitude 6.2 (5.7 MB, 6.1 MS, 6.2 MW, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 64.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/24/1980 at 19:00:09, a magnitude 5.9 (5.3 MB, 5.9 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 47.4 miles away from San Rafael center
On 1/27/1980 at 02:33:36, a magnitude 5.8 (5.0 MB, 5.0 MS, 5.8 ML) earthquake occurred 46.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/6/1979 at 17:05:22, a magnitude 5.9 (5.4 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, 5.9 ML) earthquake occurred 81.0 miles away from San Rafael center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Birthplace of: Brandon Noble - 2005 NFL player (Washington Redskins, born: Apr 10, 1974), Dustin Brown - College basketball player (Loyola Marymnt Lions), Will Venable - College basketball player (Princeton Tigers), George Duke - (born 1946), musician.

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

Political contributions by individuals in San Rafael, CA

• San Rafael Airport (Runways: 1, Itinerant Ops: 1,000, Local Ops: 8,000)

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Notable locations in San Rafael: Falkirk Community Center (A), Peacock Gap Golf Country Club (B), Los Gallinas Valley Sewer Plant (C), Las Gallinas Golf Club (D), Las Gallinas Aquatic Club (E), San Rafael Yacht Club (F), San Rafael Improvement Club (G), San Rafael Community Center (H), Archbishop Alemany Library (I), Civic Center Regional Library Marin County Free Library (J), Foster Hall (K), Saint Thomas Hall (L), Guzman Hall (M), Forest Meadows Performing Arts Center (N), Central Fire Station (O), San Rafael City Hall (P), San Rafael Public Library (Q), Marin County Historical Society Museum (R), Marin County Historical Society Archives and Library (S), Marin County Courthouse (T). Display/hide their locations on the map Shopping Centers: Harbor Shopping Center (1), Bellam Plaza Shopping Center (2), Marin Square Shopping Center (3), Northgate Shopping Center (4), Northgate Mall Shopping Center (5), The Mall at North Gate Shopping Center (6), Montecito Plaza Shopping Center (7), Terra Linda Shopping Center (8). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in San Rafael include: Trinity Lutheran Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), First Church of Christ Scientist (C), First Presbyterian Church (D), San Rafael Methodist Church (E), Mission San Rafael Arcangel (F), Saint Raphaels Roman Catholic Church (G), Saint Pauls Episcopal Church (H), Church of Christ (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), Munson Park (2), John F McInnis County Park (3), Henry A Barbier Memorial Park (4), Pickleweed Park (5), Mountain Park (6), Peacock Gap Neighborhood Park (7), Sun Valley Park (8), Beach Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map Post office: San Rafael Post Office (A). Display/hide its location 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

Average household size:

This city:	2.4 people
California:	2.9 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	57.1%
Whole state:	68.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	6.4%
Whole state:	5.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
• Gay men: 0.5% of all households

This city:	10.2%
Whole state:	14.2%

This city:	4.9%
Whole state:	6.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in San Rafael, CA

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• Villa Inn Motel, 1600 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901, Phone: (415) 456-4975, Fax: (415) 456-1520
• Embassy Suites Marin County, 101 Mcinnis Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903, Phone: (415) 499-9222, Fax: (415) 499-4268
• Four Points By Sheraton Hotel, 1010 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903, Phone: (415) 479-8800, Fax: (415) 479-2342
• Embassy Suites San Rafael Marin Co Conference Ctr, 101 Mc Innis Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903, Phone: (415) 499-9222, Fax: (415) 472-1315
• Travelodge San Rafael, 865 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA 94901, Phone: (415) 454-9470, Fax: (415) 457-2512
• Extended Stay Deluxe, 1775 Francisco Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901, Phone: (415) 451-1887, Fax: (415) 451-1889

10.42% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($60,352 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	10.42%
California average:	5.75%

3.98% of residents moved from foreign countries ($2,378 average AGI)

Marin County:	3.98%
California average:	0.21%

from San Francisco County, CA	1.40% ($132,281 average AGI)
from Sonoma County, CA	0.81% ($50,043)
from Alameda County, CA	0.44% ($60,568)

7.54% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($89,330 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.54%
California average:	6.27%

0.25% of residents moved to foreign countries ($8,310 average AGI)

Marin County:	0.25%
California average:	0.11%

to Sonoma County, CA	1.18% ($77,230 average AGI)
to San Francisco County, CA	1.12% ($98,521)
to Contra Costa County, CA	0.45% ($64,548)

• San Rafael Hill On Robert Dollar Scenic Drive, Call Sign: KNKA228
  880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz... (+8 more)
  Grant Date: 06/20/2005, Expiration Date: 05/15/2015
  Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
• San Pedro Hill, Call Sign: KNKA274
  869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
  Grant Date: 08/16/2005, Expiration Date: 10/01/2015, Certifier: David C Jatlow
  Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 11760 Us Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408, Phone: (202) 255-1679, Fax: (561) 279-2097, Email:

• 301 Smith Ranch Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 63 m, Overall height: 64 m
  Registrant: Mount Wilson Fm Broadcasters Inc, 1500 Cotner St, Los Angeles, CA 90025, Phone: (310) 478-5540
• 2nd & Brooks Sts, Type: Tower, Structure height: 27 m, Overall height: 31 m
  Registrant: Pacific Gas & Electric Company, 77 Beale St, San Francisco, CA 94106, Phone: (415) 973-0265, Email:
• 220 Shaver, Type: Tower, Structure height: 10.6 m, Overall height: 13.7 m
  Registrant: Pacific Bell, 1275 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Ste 400, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 383-6430
• San Rafael Hill 1.5 Mi Ne, Type: Tower, Structure height: 15.5 m, Overall height: 24.6 m
  Registrant: Pacific Bell, 1275 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Ste 400, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 383-6430

• Fire: 186
• Hazardous Condition: 14