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San Rafael, California: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, San Rafael had 3.6 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 16% lower than the California rate (4.3). The median household income is $119,435 and the median home value is $1,355,600. Population: about 60,433 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in San Rafael?
The FBI's 2025 figures put San Rafael at 3.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (217 in all). For comparison, that is 16% lower than the California rate (4.3) and 11% higher than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 1. Property crime came to 1,189 offenses (19.9 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Violent crimes rose 886% between 2021 and 2025 (22 to 217).
| Offense (2025) | San Rafael count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 217 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 33 | 0.55 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 56 | 0.94 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 127 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,189 | 19.9 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 109 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 896 | 15.0 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 184 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in San Rafael changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 | 163 | 0 |
| 2022 | 327 | 1,829 | 1 |
| 2023 | 313 | 1,658 | 0 |
| 2024 | 333 | 1,454 | 1 |
| 2025 | 217 | 1,189 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the San Rafael Police Department's own reports.
How does San Rafael compare with California?
San Rafael's median household earns $119,435 a year, 20% higher than the state figure ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $1,355,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,377 a month. About 60,433 people live on 17 square miles of land, roughly 3,643 per square mile. The city lies in Marin County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | San Rafael | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,433 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $119,435 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,355,600 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,377 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.7% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 49.7% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 53.0% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 43.2 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in San Rafael?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Marin County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are coastal flooding (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in San Rafael?
No highway work zones were listed in San Rafael city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near San Rafael?
Inside the city limits there are 16 public schools (2024-25) and 9 private schools (2023-24). 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Fort Point National Historic Site, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods National Monument, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. 10 state parks or recreation areas: Angel Island State Park, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, China Camp State Park, McLaughlin Eastshore State Park and Mount Tamalpais State Park and 5 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in San Rafael
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the San Rafael city limits.
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map inside the San Rafael city limits: Als Food & Liquor (San Rafael), Bevmo (San Rafael), Blackwell's Wines & Spirits (San Rafael), Colonial Liquors (San Rafael), Famous Market & Deli (San Rafael), Kwik Stop Market (San Rafael), Liquor Land (San Rafael), Marin Beverage Outlet (San Rafael) and 2 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the San Rafael city limits: Planned Parenthood Northern California-San Rafael Health Center (San Rafael).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in San Rafael?
In 2025, San Rafael had 3.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (217 reported), 16% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 19.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in San Rafael?
$119,435 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in San Rafael?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,355,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect San Rafael?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Marin County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are coastal flooding (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Novato, CA (8 mi) · Richmond, CA (8 mi) · Berkeley, CA (14 mi) · Vallejo, CA (16 mi) · Petaluma, CA (19 mi) · Daly City, CA (19 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Marin County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place San Rafael city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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