Living in San Rafael
In July 2026, 57.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 4,615 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. San Rafael is in the United States; its population was 60,433 in July 2026.
More recorded crime than 82% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 91% of American cities that publish it.
Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to San Rafael?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
Median gross rent was US$2,377 per month, while the median home value was US$1,355,600 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 53%, and the vacancy rate was 4.18% in July 2026.
Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness club membership, monthly | 105.9 EUR/month | 31 Jul 2026 | Numbeo - Cost of Living in San Rafael (Wayback Machine capture 20260217114047)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 70.9 EUR/month | 31 Jul 2026 | Numbeo - Cost of Living in San Rafael (Wayback Machine capture 20260217114047)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Private kindergarten, monthly | 2,177 EUR/month | 31 Jul 2026 | Numbeo - Cost of Living in San Rafael (Wayback Machine capture 20260217114047)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 73.36 EUR/month | 31 Jul 2026 | Numbeo - Cost of Living in San Rafael (Wayback Machine capture 20260217114047)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² home | 212.5 EUR/month | 31 Jul 2026 | Numbeo - Cost of Living in San Rafael (Wayback Machine capture 20260217114047)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Median gross rent | $2,377/month | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Households spending over 30% of income on rent | 57.85 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Housing vacancy rate (legacy series) | 4.18 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Property crime per 100,000 residents | 2,866 per 100,000 people | 1 Jul 2026 | FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official |
| Average monthly rent (whole dwelling) | 2,333 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2020 | ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official |
| Median monthly rent | 2,089 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Recorded property crimes | 1,189 offenses/year | 31 Dec 2025 | FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official |
Is San Rafael a good place to live?
There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.
Worked out from these numbers
How international is the population?
28.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 17,103 of 59,410 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.
Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.Work and income
Median household income was US$119,435 a year in July 2026.
San Rafael 5.5%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | 119,435 USD/year | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband | 83.78 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.61 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Households with internet but no subscription | 1.76 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Households without internet | 3.56 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Households with satellite internet | 4.05 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Median gross salary | 3,715 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 5,487 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2025 | www.bls.gov22Official |
| Unemployment rate | 5.45 % | 31 Dec 2024 | Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
What does a salary buy in San Rafael?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
RentUtilitiesInternetMobileLeft over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
| Each month | € |
|---|---|
| Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08. | €4,131 |
| Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31 | − €2,333 |
| Public transport passnot published for this city | — |
| Utilities, 85 m²€212 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in San Rafael (Wayback Machine capture 20260217114047) · 2026-07-31 | − €212 |
| Internet€71 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in San Rafael (Wayback Machine capture 20260217114047) · 2026-07-31 | − €71 |
| Mobile plan€73 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in San Rafael (Wayback Machine capture 20260217114047) · 2026-07-31 | − €73 |
| Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish | €1,440 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to San Rafael. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.
American Job Centers — Public employment service
Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in San Rafael. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Family and education
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with high school education or higher | 84.84 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Schools | 17 schools | 30 Jun 2026 | NCES CCD public school count16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district |
| School enrolment, share of residents | 24.64 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
Healthcare
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental health provider ratio | 143 ratio | 30 Jun 2026 | HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official |
| Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents | 4,615 per 100,000 people | 30 Jun 2026 | HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official |
| Preventable hospitalizations | 2,152 per 100,000 people | 30 Jun 2026 | HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official |
Yes — migrants can receive medical care in San Rafael when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.
Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.
Open the official coverage guideSafety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 3,015 offences per 100,000country median 1,586 | 31 Dec 2024 | FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting14Official |
| Violent crime per 100,000 residents | 391 per 100,000 people | 1 Jul 2026 | FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official |
| Recorded violent crimes | 217 offenses/year | 31 Dec 2025 | FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official |
Mobility and administration
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time | 25.27 minutes | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Workers commuting by bicycle | 0.83 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Workers commuting by public transport | 5.6 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Workers walking to work | 4.48 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Nearest airport | NOT | 3 Aug 2026 | OurAirports19Official |
| Distance to nearest airport | 19 km | 3 Aug 2026 | OurAirports19Official |
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for San Rafael. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.
Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course
U.S. Department of Education
For adult learners, adult English-language learners.
USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
For immigrants, future citizens.
Climate and air quality
Night-time low to daytime high
mm
Within WHO 2021 guidelineAbove WHO, within EU limitAbove EU legal limitCity annual mean · µg/m³
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
San Rafael 5.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 5.04 µg/m³country median 7.0 | 31 Dec 2024 | EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202411Official |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 13.67 · Feb 16.17 · Mar 18.39 · Apr 20.39 · May 23.06 · Jun 26.44 · Jul 28.06 · Aug 28.33 · Sep 27.83 · Oct 24.33 · Nov 17.56 · Dec 13.56 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 5.5 · Feb 6.22 · Mar 6.89 · Apr 7.94 · May 9.72 · Jun 11.11 · Jul 11.78 · Aug 12 · Sep 11.5 · Oct 10 · Nov 7.44 · Dec 5.39 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 9.56 · Feb 11.22 · Mar 12.67 · Apr 14.17 · May 16.39 · Jun 18.78 · Jul 19.94 · Aug 20.17 · Sep 19.67 · Oct 17.17 · Nov 12.5 · Dec 9.5 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 222.8 · Feb 221.5 · Mar 152.4 · Apr 66.29 · May 35.56 · Jun 9.14 · Jul 0 · Aug 1.27 · Sep 2.29 · Oct 50.29 · Nov 117.6 · Dec 248.4 mm | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official |
| PM2.5, highest monitored reading | 39.3 µg/m³ | 1 Jul 2026 | EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county |
| PM2.5, annual mean | 7.14 µg/m³ | 1 Jul 2026 | EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county |
| PM2.5 monitoring sites | 4 monitors | 1 Jul 2026 | EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county |
| Annual precipitation | 1,201 mm | 30 Jun 2026 | NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation |
| Maximum July temperature | 20.43 °C | 30 Jun 2026 | NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation |
| Average annual temperature | 15.09 °C | 30 Jun 2026 | NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation |
| Minimum January temperature | 10.39 °C | 30 Jun 2026 | NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation |
Similar climate. In United States: Ventura ±2.8 °C. Elsewhere: Saanich (Canada) ±4.2 °C, Reims (France) ±4.4 °C, Werl (Germany) ±4.9 °C, Cork (Ireland) ±5.1 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±5.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month
Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.
Population and city profile
Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 17,103 is not 17.7% of the population. Each row names its source.
By nationality
National passport71.2%Foreign residents28.8%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign-resident share | 17.68 % | 31 Dec 2020 | Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official |
| Foreign residents | 17,103 people | 31 Dec 2024 | Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Transit service area population | 262,321 people | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Population density | 1,383 people/km² | 31 Dec 2025 | Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official |
| Population | 59,410 people | 31 Dec 2025 | U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official |
| Population covered by crime statistics | 59,670 people | 31 Dec 2025 | FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official |
Additional context
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | 1,355,600 USD | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.99 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Labour force participation rate | 64.35 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Residents born abroad | 28.3 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Naturalized citizens, share of residents | 10.62 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Non-citizens, share of residents | 17.68 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Flu vaccination coverage | 65.54 % | 30 Jun 2026 | CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official |
| Mammography screening coverage | 78.1 % | 30 Jun 2026 | CDC mammography screening rate7Official |
| Residents without health insurance | 6.73 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher | 49.7 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Crime reporting agencies | 1 agencies | 1 Jul 2026 | FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official |
| Households with a vehicle available | 91.34 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database | 1 agencies | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Transit passenger trips, 2022 | 2,323,721 trips | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Transit vehicles in peak service, 2022 | 80 vehicles | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Workers aged 16 and over | 29,866 workers | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Workers mainly working from home | 26.26 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Households using cellular data plans | 88.93 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
Alternatives for people set on San Rafael
Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.
San Ramon as a San Rafael alternative in the same region
53 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.
- Median gross pay, city: €7,711 San Ramon vs €3,715 San Rafael+108%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,199 San Ramon vs 3,015 San Rafael−60%
- Residents: 86,209 San Ramon vs 59,410 San Rafael+45%
- Foreign residents: 13.5% San Ramon vs 17.7% San Rafael−24%
- Annual PM2.5: 5.6 µg/m³ San Ramon vs 5.0 µg/m³ San Rafael+11%
- Unemployment: 5.2% San Ramon vs 5.4% San Rafael−5%
- Nearest airport: 17.0 km San Ramon vs 19.0 km San Rafael−11%
Hoboken as a San Rafael alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 4128 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.
- Median gross pay, city: €7,547 Hoboken vs €3,715 San Rafael+103%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,972 Hoboken vs 3,015 San Rafael−35%
- Unemployment: 3.8% Hoboken vs 5.4% San Rafael−31%
- Nearest airport: 2.0 km Hoboken vs 19.0 km San Rafael−89%
- Foreign residents: 8.5% Hoboken vs 17.7% San Rafael−52%
- Median gross pay, region: €4,539 Hoboken vs €5,487 San Rafael−17%
- Basic utilities, 85 m²: €105 Hoboken vs €212 San Rafael−51%
Vilnius as a San Rafael alternative in another country
Better on 2 of 2 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k and foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.
- Nearest airport: 6.0 km Vilnius vs 19.0 km San Rafael−68%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,929 (2025) Vilnius vs 3,015 (2024) San Rafaelno percentage
- Foreign residents: 8.0% (2024) Vilnius vs 17.7% (2020) San Rafaelno percentage
- Basic utilities, 85 m²: €199 Vilnius vs €212 San Rafael−6%
Cities near San Rafael
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 2,532 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
- Salary
- 8,530 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
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- 3,235 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
- Salary
- 7,002 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
- Rent
- 2,733 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
- Salary
- 5,619 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
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Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
What is the typical salary around San Rafael?
The median gross salary is 5,487 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.
What is the unemployment rate in San Rafael?
The unemployment rate is 5.45 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.
Is the air quality good in San Rafael?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.04 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.
How safe is San Rafael?
Police recorded 3,015 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.
How many people live in San Rafael?
The published population is 59,410 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.
How many foreign residents live in San Rafael?
17,103 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.
Is San Rafael a good place to live?
San Rafael may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.
Which cities are near San Rafael?
Kentfield, San Anselmo, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Fairfax are near San Rafael. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
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- ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
- ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
- ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
- CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
- CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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- EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
- FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
- FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
- FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
- HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
- NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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