San Rafael, CA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Marin County · California
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for San Rafael based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
60,604
2023 ACS
Median Income
$109,317
2023
Median Home Value
$1,246,200
2023
Median Rent
$2,346
2023
Median Age
43.5
Unemployment
5.8%
Cost of Living Index
240.9
100 = national avg
San Rafael is a city in Marin County, California, with a population of 60,604 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. San Rafael is one of the communities in California.
The median household income in San Rafael is $109,317, and the median home value is $1,246,200. The cost of living index is 240.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,346 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, and the median age is 43.5 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
60,604
Male
29,585
48.8%
Female
31,019
51.2%
Median Age
43.5
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
35.4%
High School or Higher
45.3%
Foreign Born
28.1%
Veterans
2.5%
Married
40.5%
Avg Household Size
2.5
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.488
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
57.1%
Foreign Born
28.1%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
34.7%
21,036 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
65.3%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
57,787
English Only
62.5%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
15,847 speakers
Limited English
20.1%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
79.9%
Limited English Proficiency
20.1%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
1,534
2.5% of population
Disability Rate
18.3%
280 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$66,442
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
1,370
89.3%
Female Veterans
164
10.7%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$66,442
Non-Veteran Income
$50,482
Difference
$15,960
31.6% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
280
Without Disability
1,254
Disability Rate
18.3%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
37,165
#1 Ancestry
German
10.8% (6,553)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
9.8% (5,910)
#3 Ancestry
English
9.3% (5,666)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
23,250
Family Households
13,728
59.0%
Married Couples
10,806
46.5%
Non-Family Households
9,522
41.0%
Single Mother Households
1,917
8.2%
Single Father Households
1,005
4.3%
Living Alone
7,571
32.6%
Children Under 18
Total Children
10,417
In Married Couple
8,215
78.9%
With Single Mother
1,654
15.9%
With Single Father
548
5.3%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$144,403
Married Couple Income
$164,261
Single Mother Income
$73,880
Single Father Income
$86,023
Avg Family Size
2.5
Avg Non-Family Size
2.7
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
652
Grandparents Responsible
219
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$109,317
+49% vs national
Per Capita Income
$67,609
+82% vs national
Poverty Rate
10.9%
-20% vs national
Gini Index
0.5141
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
5.8%
+12% vs national
SNAP Recipients
6.5%
of households
How San Rafael Compares
San Rafael vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. San Rafael is highlighted.
Median Household Income
San Rafael, CA has a median household income of $109,317, making it the 3,699th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that San Rafael has a higher median household income than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
San Rafael, CA has a per capita income of $67,609, making it the 1,799th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that San Rafael has a higher per capita income than 94% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
San Rafael, CA has a poverty rate of 10.9%, making it the 15,621st highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that San Rafael has a higher poverty rate than 50% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
San Rafael, CA has a unemployment rate of 5.8%, making it the 9,644th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that San Rafael has a higher unemployment rate than 69% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in San Rafael. The median household income here is $109,317.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
-24% vs CA avg
Labor Force
32,607
Employed
30,716
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
45.3%
of adults 25+
Median Age
43.5
Work from Home
22.9%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Top Median Wage
$221.8K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
240.9
100 = national avg
+140.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$105,980
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$250,498
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,977
per month
2 Bedroom
$3,604
per month
The median household income in San Rafael, CA is $109,317, which is 49.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $67,609. The poverty rate of 10.9% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5141, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 32,607. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 50.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 240.9, which is 140.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 400.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $105,980 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$1,075,000
Median List Price
$1,385,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$621
Days on Market
93
Active Inventory
77
Months of Supply
2.8
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$1,248,947
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$3,020
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
25.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
30.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio
95.8%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
28
New Listings
44
Pending Sales
33
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$621
Median List $/SF
$670
San Rafael vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. San Rafael is highlighted.
Median Home Value
San Rafael, CA has a median home value of $1,246,200, making it the 333rd highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that San Rafael has a higher median home value than 99% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
San Rafael, CA has a median rent of $2,346, making it the 843rd highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that San Rafael has a higher median rent than 96% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
San Rafael, CA has a price per square foot of $621, making it the 679th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that San Rafael has a higher price per square foot than 97% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
San Rafael, CA has a rent burden of 25.8%, making it the 2,950th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that San Rafael has a higher rent burden than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$1,246,200
Median Rent
$2,346
Total Housing Units
24,212
Vacancy Rate
4.0%
Owner Occupied
51.8%
Renter Occupied
48.2%
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$3,541
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.80%
of home value
Median Home Value
$1,246,200
Estimated Mean Tax
$11,250
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($10,001) by the median home value ($1,246,200). In San Rafael, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.80%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in San Rafael, CA is $1,075,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 93 days on the market. 25.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $621. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,020/month. About 51.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 24,212 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $10,001. The effective tax rate is 0.80%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
5.59
per 1,000 residents
+115% vs national
Property Crime Rate
24.56
per 1,000 residents
+43% vs national
Total Crimes
1,780
2024
Violent Clearance
44%
cases solved
Property Clearance
9%
cases solved
YoY Change
+8.2%
violent crime rate
worsening vs 2023
How San Rafael Compares
Source: FBI (2024)San Rafael vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. San Rafael is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)San Rafael police solve 100% of murder cases but only 4% of motor vehicle theft cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 1 | 0.02 | 100.0% |
| Rape | Violent | 30 | 0.51 | 36.7% |
| Robbery | Violent | 88 | 1.49 | 14.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 211 | 3.57 | 57.3% |
| Burglary | Property | 156 | 2.64 | 7.1% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 1,045 | 17.70 | 10.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 249 | 4.22 | 3.6% |
San Rafael, CA reported 330 violent crimes and 1,450 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.59 per 1,000 residents is 115.0% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 44% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,045 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 6.6% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 330 | 1,450 | 5.59 | 24.56 |
| 2023 | 307 | 1,649 | 5.17 | 27.76 |
| 2022 | 326 | 1,828 | 5.40 | 30.27 |
| 2021 | 22 | 163 | 0.38 | 2.78 |
| 2020 | 229 | 1,912 | 3.91 | 32.68 |
| 2019 | 230 | 1,686 | 3.91 | 28.66 |
| 2018 | 257 | 1,695 | 4.34 | 28.61 |
| 2017 | 194 | 1,627 | 3.28 | 27.51 |
| 2016 | 249 | 1,713 | 4.19 | 28.82 |
| 2015 | 236 | 1,887 | 3.96 | 31.66 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.4
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
24.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
99.2
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
26
Public Assistance
$63.5M
Individual Assistance
$1.7M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 30 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3,295
Total Claims Paid
$51,493,551
Avg Claim Payout
$15,628
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
30
Federal Funding
$13,662,181
Properties Protected
23
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.80
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 6 | $191,258 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 4 | $2,440,929 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $175,306 |
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 2 | $6,628,025 |
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 2 | $150,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
San Rafael has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, earthquake, coastal flood. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 3,295 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $63,461,124 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,730,028 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 30 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
23.0%
13.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
35.1%
Arthritis
23.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.6%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
32.2%
Lack of Support
24.7%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
30.6%
Mobility
13.5%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
San Rafael has an obesity rate of 23.0%, which is 13.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 71.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Novato Community Hospital | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| Chinese Hospital | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness Campus | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Saint Francis Memorial Hospital | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
50.4%
-36% vs national
Public Transit
6.8%
+657% vs national
Work From Home
22.9%
+146% vs national
Carpool
13.0%
Walk / Bike
5.4%
combined
How San Rafael's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
7
2023
5-Year Avg
4
fatalities/yr
Cyclist
1
Nighttime
2
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
Commute data for San Rafael, CA covers travel times and transportation modes. 50.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 22.9% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 6.8% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 13.0% of workers carpool. 4.5% walk to work. 0.9% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 7 traffic fatalities from 6 fatal crashes.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
93.9%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
82.8%
of households
No Internet
4.3%
of households
Total Households
23,250
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.8%
of households
Smartphone
90.2%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
86.9%
of households
Tablet
65.0%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
32.0¢
per kWh
+74% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Commercial Rate
25.5¢
per kWh
+73% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Industrial Rate
21.5¢
per kWh
+94% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$161
residential
+11% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
87% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in California averages 32.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
San Rafael vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
93.9% of households in San Rafael have broadband internet access. 82.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.3% of households have no internet access. 5.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. San Rafael is located in Marin County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in San Rafael.
Election Overview
Source: Marin County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
116,152
80.6%
GOP Votes
24,054
16.7%
Total Votes
144,113
Margin
D+63.9%
Shift from 2020
R+2.6pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 116,152 | 24,054 | 144,113 | 80.6% | 16.7% | D+63.9 |
| 2020 | 128,288 | 24,612 | 155,801 | 82.3% | 15.8% | D+66.5 |
| 2016 | 86,650 | 17,531 | 109,941 | 78.8% | 16.0% | D+62.9 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Marin County recorded 144,113 total votes. Democrats won the county with 80.6% of the vote compared to 16.7% for Republicans, a margin of D+63.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.6pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Marin County has shifted 1.0 percentage points toward Democrats.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
675
Total Assets
$5.0B
Total Income
$1.9B
Per 10K Residents
111.4
nonprofits
+61.7% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
175
Median Assets
$585K
Oldest Active
1936
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $3.6B of $5.0B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000
Largest Nonprofits in San Rafael
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF| Organization | Category | Assets | Income | Est. | IRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOBSON LUCAS FAMILY FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $1.2B | $113.5M | 2007 | |
| JOHN H AND REGINA K SCULLY FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $724.0M | $227.7M | 2013 | |
| GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND INC | Human Services | $572.0M | $157.3M | 1955 | |
| EAH INC | Housing & Shelter | $273.6M | $66.2M | 1970 | |
| ARTEMIS RISING FOUNDATION | — | $166.8M | $46.5M | 1994 | |
| MEADOWVIEW FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $160.5M | $45.4M | 1997 | |
| MARIN ACADEMY | Education | $125.1M | $37.7M | 1946 | |
| PRIMA MEDICAL FOUNDATION | Health Care | $120.3M | $208.7M | 2014 | |
| DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | Education | $114.3M | $100.9M | 2000 | |
| ALDERSLY INC | Human Services | $113.3M | $30.8M | 1988 | |
| EAH-CONTRA COSTA INC | Housing & Shelter | $64.2M | $2.5M | 1993 | |
| MARK DAY SCHOOL | — | $59.2M | $22.7M | 1979 | |
| MEISENBACH FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $47.9M | $63.5M | 2018 | |
| ELM STREET FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $36.3M | $5.1M | 2017 | |
| HARVEY L & MAUD C SORENSEN FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $34.9M | $9.2M | 1962 | |
| HENRY MAYO NEWHALL FOUNDATION | — | $34.2M | $11.7M | 1964 | |
| CANAL ALLIANCE | Religion | $34.1M | $15.8M | 1982 | |
| CONCEPTS FOUNDATION INC | Mental Health | $32.7M | $1.5M | 2005 | |
| VIVALON | Human Services | $29.9M | $20.4M | 1961 | |
| A P GIANNINI FOUNDATION | — | $28.1M | $5.4M | 1949 | |
| HUI KAUHALE INC | Housing & Shelter | $26.8M | $527K | 1996 | |
| HOFFMAN INSTITUTE FOUNDATION | Education | $26.2M | $34.4M | 1995 | |
| ERICH AND HANNAH SACHS FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $25.9M | $4.6M | 1997 | |
| 10000 DEGREES | Education | $25.0M | $26.1M | 1981 | |
| CENTER POINT INC | Mental Health | $24.8M | $27.4M | 1973 | |
| HUMANE FARMING ASSOCIATION | Animal-Related | $23.7M | $5.7M | 1986 | |
| HOFFMAN INSTITUTE SUPPORTINGFOUNDATION | Medical Research | $20.7M | $26.5M | 2006 | |
| CULTURAL HOMESTAY INTERNATIONAL | International | $19.8M | $14.9M | 1977 | |
| ALL WITHIN MY HANDS | Philanthropy | $18.7M | $11.0M | 2017 | |
| KOKUA HAWAII FOUNDATION | Environment | $18.6M | $3.7M | 2004 | |
| WILDCARE | — | $18.0M | $13.0M | 1975 | |
| BERNARD OSHER MARIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 07-01-95 | Human Services | $17.2M | $12.7M | 1996 | |
| JOHNSON OHANA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $16.5M | $2.9M | 2008 | |
| JOLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $16.4M | $6.8M | 2004 | |
| 711 GRAND QALICB | Housing & Shelter | $16.3M | $2.6M | 2024 | |
| MARIN CITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER | Health Care | $15.8M | $11.7M | 2008 | |
| STONEHAVEN STUDENT HOUSING INC | Housing & Shelter | $14.3M | $4.7M | 2002 | |
| RITTER CENTER | Human Services | $14.0M | $11.2M | 1980 | |
| THE FRED CRAVES FAMILY FOUNDATION | — | $13.6M | $6.6M | 2018 | |
| LEESTMA FAMILY FOUNDATION | — | $13.2M | $12.0M | 1990 | |
| MIRANDA LUX FOUNDATION | — | $13.1M | $3.0M | 1936 | |
| LIFEHOUSE INC | — | $12.9M | $34.0M | 1960 | |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY | Human Services | $12.7M | $9.7M | 2009 | |
| KRONER FAMILY FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $12.5M | $3.6M | 2007 | |
| JANET L MILLS FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $12.0M | $4.6M | 2002 | |
| CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PEACE | Human Services | $11.9M | $5.2M | 1977 | |
| SHINING STAR FOUNDATION | Education | $11.7M | $6.9M | 1990 | |
| BRANDEIS HILLEL DAY SCHOOL - MARIN | Education | $11.5M | $7.7M | 2014 | |
| BECKETT HALL INC | Education | $11.4M | $3.3M | 1997 | |
| LOS ROBLES APARTMENTS INC A CA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORP | Housing & Shelter | $11.3M | $320K | 1996 |
San Rafael, CA has 675 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $5.0B. The most common category is Education, with 65 organizations. 175 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 111.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1936.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
821
Total Approved
$329.2M
Jobs Supported
6,406
Per 10K Residents
135.5
SBA loans
+107.6% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
111
Top Lender
Wells Fargo Bank National Association
106 loans
Top Industry
Professional & Technical Services
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
646
Total Amount
$218.5M
Avg Loan
$338,218
Median Loan
$150,000
SBA Guaranteed
$163.7M(75%)
Jobs Supported
4,928
Loans
175
Total Amount
$110.7M
Avg Loan
$632,617
Median Loan
$510,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
102
12% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$59.2M
18% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$580,519
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enrich Investments Llc | 2 | $5.6M |
| Nature’s Sungrown Foods Llc | 6 | $5.1M |
| Private Ocean Llc | 2 | $5.0M |
| Bleu Marketing Solutions, Inc. | 2 | $4.2M |
| Dance Masters Inc. | 1 | $3.9M |
| Small World Trading Co. | 4 | $3.6M |
| 79 Mitchell Llc | 3 | $3.4M |
| Andy's Local Market | 1 | $3.4M |
| Seamus Redwood Lp | 1 | $3.4M |
| Navjot Sroa | 1 | $3.2M |
San Rafael, CA has received 821 SBA loans totaling $329.2M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 646 loans (79% of the total), supporting 4,928 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 175 loans totaling $110.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in San Rafael is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 106 loans. That works out to 135.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
18
Total Population
304,914
Avg Median Income
-$36,883,990
Avg Home Value
-$35,676,692
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94801 | 33,564 | $75,786 | $593,500 | $1,608 | 11.5 |
| 94806 | 61,749 | $82,818 | $582,000 | $2,013 | 7.8 |
| 94901 | 41,095 | $108,837 | $1,369,500 | $2,229 | 13.1 |
| 94903 | 31,135 | $127,464 | $1,149,400 | $3,026 | 19.9 |
| 94904 | 13,043 | $161,875 | $2,000,001 | $2,538 | 5.0 |
| 94920 | 12,682 | $238,304 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 | 6.5 |
| 94925 | 10,101 | $220,771 | $1,702,000 | $3,468 | 3.2 |
| 94930 | 8,564 | $136,341 | $1,152,100 | $2,314 | 14.2 |
| 94939 | 7,372 | $182,743 | $2,000,001 | $3,104 | 2.4 |
| 94941 | 32,349 | $210,217 | $1,990,100 | $2,949 | 37.7 |
| 94949 | 18,357 | $116,101 | $1,075,600 | $2,596 | 13.4 |
| 94957 | 2,151 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,482 | 1.4 |
| 94960 | 15,891 | $172,332 | $1,589,200 | $2,838 | 5.9 |
| 94963 | 562 | $206,375 | $1,220,800 | N/A | 1.6 |
| 94964 | 2,115 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.5 |
| 94965 | 12,160 | $140,417 | $1,492,600 | $2,952 | 14.6 |
| 94970 | 372 | $117,188 | $1,458,300 | $2,291 | 7.2 |
| 94973 | 1,652 | $207,273 | $1,111,100 | $2,280 | 4.0 |
San Rafael, CA has 18 ZIP codes with a combined population of 304,914. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$36,883,990. The average median home value is -$35,676,692. The average median monthly rent is -$74,071,675.
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