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San Rafael, California · ZIP 94901

San Rafael — ZIP 94901

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San Rafael (94901) scores 52/100 — Fair for San Rafael. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.42M.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100
Avg math proficiency37%
Avg reading proficiency41%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index31/100
Typical home value$1.42M
Median rent$2,778/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.42M

Median Rent

$2,778/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,637

Violent Crime

464

Property Crime

3,173

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Marin County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Sun Valley ElementaryKG–05523
70%
71%
Glenwood ElementaryKG–05315
67%
67%
Coleman ElementaryKG–05378
42%
37%
Laurel Dell ElementaryKG–05287
32%
32%
James B. Davidson Middle06–081,052
29%
45%
San Rafael High09–121,332
23%
46%
Bahia Vista ElementaryKG–05552
19%
19%
San Pedro ElementaryKG–05469
14%
8%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

41,095

Median Income

$115K

Homeownership

51%

Median Age

41.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 94901 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 94901 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 94901 is approximately $1.42M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 94901 in San Rafael has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.