Housing & Real Estate — San Rafael, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 24,212 |
| Occupied | 23,250 |
| Vacant | 962 |
| Owner-Occupied | 12,042 |
| Renter-Occupied | 11,208 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,355,600 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,650,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,346/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $10,001/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | very expensive |
| Rent as % of Income | 23.6% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 51.4% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 541 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 1,364 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 2,321 |
| Built before 1960 | 7,645 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.