San Rafael, CA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 22,963 housing units in San Rafael.
This represents a 8.6% growth from 21,139 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 22,963 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in San Rafael is about 53.6%.
San Rafael's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 2.4%.
Average household size is 2.41 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in San Rafael were built after 1965.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 6.50% |
| One Bedroom | 21.80% |
| Two Bedrooms | 25.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 27.10% |
| Four Bedrooms | 15.80% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.30% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.33 |
Median year structure was built | 1964 |
Median Value of occupied units | $477,100 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $419,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.51 |
Median year structure was built | 1966 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $1,133 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 8.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 14.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 51.50% |
| Debt Free | 25.60% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.7% |