Moving to
San Rafael.

$2,377/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,377 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $1,355,600. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

3.9% unemployment

Unemployment here is 3.9%, close to the national average of 4.3%.

365 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

25 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 25.3 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 6 in 10 workers drive to work; 6% take public transit; 26% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 4.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

50% bachelor's degree or higher

The population is well-educated, with 50% holding college degrees. That points to a strong professional base and generally a healthy local economy.

15 public schools inside the boundary

There are 15 public schools inside the boundary and 7 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Muir Woods National Monument (7 miles away). There are 8 national parks and sites within a day's drive.