San Rafael
- A-Overall Grade
- Town in California
- 27 reviews
- Public SchoolsB+
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingC-
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesB+
- DiversityA
- JobsB-
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingD
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA+
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$758,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,628
National
$949Sponsored Mortgage Options for San Rafael
Get Rates
- $0 Lender Fee on Home Loans Limited Time Only
- Biggest Home Loan Sale Ever. Low interest rates. Get a quote today!
Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.
San Rafael Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Home Security Options for San Rafael
Learn More
- 24/7 Whole home protection with no contract
- CNET Editor’s choice winner 2018
Residents
Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$81,360
National
$55,322Children
18%
Top Public Schools Serving San Rafael
- A
Miller Creek Middle School
- Dixie Elementary School District, CA
- 6-8
- 3 reviews
- A
Mary E. Silveira Elementary School
- Dixie Elementary School District, CA
- K-5
- A
Vallecito Elementary School
- Dixie Elementary School District, CA
- K-5
- A
Dixie Elementary School
- Dixie Elementary School District, CA
- K-5
- A-
Glenwood Elementary School
- San Rafael City Elementary School District, CA
- K-5
- 2 reviews
Top Private Schools in San Rafael
San Rafael Reviews
27 reviews
All Categories
San Rafael is an amazing community of various diverse people of all ages. There are a large ammount of families here, as well as retirees. San Rafael is a quick drive from San Fransico, Novato, Petaluma, Sonoma, and more. Traffic in the downtown area can be bad at certain times during the day. There are 5 public elementary, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools in the San Rafael School District. It's a great safe area to live!
I grew up in San Rafael. I went to Sun Valley Elementary, Davidson Middle School, and now I am a senior at San Rafael High School. I love San Rafael because it is surrounded by nature, filled with friendly people, and it has a lot of fun activities and restaurants. When I was little, I would go to the community farmers market every Thursday with my mom. I would play with my friends in the jumpy houses and eat pizza with pesto sauce by a fountain. San Rafael is neither a large city or a small town, but it has the excitement and homey feeling of both. I also like that almost everything in town is relatively close to each other. I lived just up the hill from my elementary school. Behind the school is the "Open Space." It is a great place for hiking and spending time with family. I would often go to birthday parties and neighborhood events up there. For example, there is a neighborhood easter egg hunt each year. All the families get together and bring a dish, making a wonderful potluck.
I LOVE San Rafael! It is a small town where most buildings are single or double stories making it feel more intimate. A great deal of new shops are going up at the moment. Even some new breweries if that is what you are into. Many of the buildings are victorian style and just so beautiful. There are a bunch of happy hour specials too.