Marin County, California
San Rafael Real Estate and Local Guide
The county seat of Marin County and its largest city, San Rafael pairs a historic downtown with a strong film and media industry presence tied to Lucasfilm.
Living in San Rafael
The term "420" originated with students at San Rafael High School in 1971. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $109,317 median household
EducationAbout 49.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyMarin County
Homes in San Rafael
- About 51.8% of housing units are owner-occupied, a fairly even split between owners and renters.
- About 46.9% of housing units are detached single-family homes, with a large share of multi-unit housing.
- The median home value is about $1,246,200, reflecting Marin County's high-cost market.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes San Rafael home
Mission San Rafael Arcangel
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The 20th Spanish mission in Alta California, founded in 1817
Marin County Civic Center
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Frank Lloyd Wright-designed complex featured in films including THX 1138 and Gattaca
China Camp State Park
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Waterfront state park preserving a historic Chinese shrimp-fishing village
McNear's Beach Park
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County beach park on San Pablo Bay with a pool and fishing pier
Albert Park
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Downtown park and ballfield, home of the San Rafael Pacifics baseball club
San Rafael areas to know
Gerstle Park
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Historic, walkable neighborhood just south of First Street near downtown