Living in San Rafael (California)
San Rafael (California) is a large place in California, United States, home to 59,162 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 8%, #485 of 6,413), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 9%, #1,364 of 16,523), people who put healthcare first (top 11%, #982 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about San Rafael (California)
- The San Francisco Bay is 3 km away.
- It is part of Greater San Francisco, 25 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 32 min and sets around 1:54; in late June it sets around 5:36.
How San Rafael (California) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #5,541 of 11,898 | #122 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 19 | #8,975 of 9,771 | #341 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 36 | #5,874 of 8,006 | #110 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 45 | #3,870 of 6,237 | #78 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #1,264 of 9,474 | #140 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,983 of 9,474 | #149 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #1,189 of 10,762 | #161 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 61 | #1,551 of 4,537 | #225 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 63 | #1,545 of 4,444 | #244 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #1,112 of 3,053 | #196 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #5,149 of 7,271 | #291 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #2,096 of 6,227 | #257 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 62 | #1,493 of 3,933 | #259 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #616 of 2,119 | #82 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 34 | #6,017 of 8,006 | #201 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 18 | #11,248 of 12,111 | #341 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 60 | #1,401 of 4,114 | #245 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #928 of 7,271 | #119 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #982 of 9,474 | #86 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #15,137 of 18,063 | #233 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 49 | #1,364 of 16,523 | #161 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 8 | #17,257 of 18,063 | #569 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #1,869 of 16,523 | #221 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 76 | #1,066 of 21,167 | #159 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,801 of 12,111 | #43 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #485 of 6,413 | #38 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #1,280 of 12,111 | #141 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #1,508 of 4,750 | #225 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- San Anselmo 3 km
- Kentfield 3 km
- Larkspur 4 km
- Fairfax (California) 5 km
- Corte Madera 5 km
- Mill Valley 8 km
- Lucas Valley-Marinwood 8 km
- Strawberry (California) 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.