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. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know San Rafael best.
About the area
Living in San Rafael, CA
The term "420" originated with students at San Rafael High School in 1971.
The housing market
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.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes San Rafael home
Mission San Rafael Arcangel
The 20th Spanish mission in Alta California, founded in 1817
Marin County Civic Center
Frank Lloyd Wright-designed complex featured in films including THX 1138 and Gattaca
China Camp State Park
Waterfront state park preserving a historic Chinese shrimp-fishing village
McNear's Beach Park
County beach park on San Pablo Bay with a pool and fishing pier
Albert Park
Downtown park and ballfield, home of the San Rafael Pacifics baseball club
Neighborhoods
San Rafael areas to know
Terra Linda
Residential district north of downtown
Gerstle Park
Historic, walkable neighborhood just south of First Street near downtown
Canal Area
Waterfront district on the east side of the city
Marinwood
Neighborhood in the northeastern part of the city
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.