Living in San Rafael offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In San Rafael there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in San Rafael and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in San Rafael are above average.

Cost of Living in San Rafael, California by Expense Category San Rafael's housing expenses are 145% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 32% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 38% higher than the national average.

San Rafael is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: China Camp State Park. Marin County Civic Center. WildCare.

In 2022, San Rafael, CA had a population of 60.9k people with a median age of 44 and a median household income of $113,839. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of San Rafael, CA declined from 61,158 to 60,891, a −0.437% decrease and its median household income grew from $104,521 to $113,839, a 8.91% increase.