How many renters in San Rafael, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.9% (±5.0 points) of renting households in San Rafael, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.9% (±5.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.4% (±4.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.0% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in San Rafael
| Share of income spent on rent | San Rafael | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.1% (±3.0 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.2% (±2.5 points) | 9.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.3% (±2.9 points) | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.6% (±3.5 points) | 13.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.5% (±2.1 points) | 8.4% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.4% (±4.5 points) | 47.2% | 46.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
San Rafael against Marin County, its state and the nation
| San Rafael | Marin County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.9% (±5.0 points) | 55.6% (±2.7 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.4% (±4.5 points) | 47.2% (±2.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.0% (±3.1 points) | 33.3% (±1.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $76,758 (±$10,262) | $87,278 (±$4,979) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,377 (±$73) | $2,668 (±$83) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In San Rafael, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Marin County (55.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Marin County, San Rafael ranks 7 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 434 of 1,067.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near San Rafael
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael | — | 57.9% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Santa Venetia | 1.7 mi | 43.4% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Larkspur | 3.1 mi | 52.9% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ross | 3.2 mi | 33.3% (±20.2 points) | Lower |
| Corte Madera | 3.4 mi | 44.4% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Anselmo | 3.4 mi | 61.3% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kentfield | 4.2 mi | 45.9% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfax | 4.8 mi | 56.9% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sleepy Hollow | 4.9 mi | 79.3% (±54.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ross, CA (33.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Marin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inverness | 80.9% (±32.5 points) |
| 2 | Sleepy Hollow | 79.3% (±54.6 points) |
| 3 | Novato | 65.4% (±8.6 points) |
| 4 | Belvedere | 63.1% (±14.2 points) |
| 5 | San Anselmo | 61.3% (±12.0 points) |
| 6 | Bolinas | 59.2% (±30.9 points) |
| 7 | San Rafael | 57.9% (±5.0 points) |
| 8 | Strawberry | 57.7% (±10.6 points) |
| 9 | Fairfax | 56.9% (±15.2 points) |
| 10 | Marin City | 55.4% (±19.1 points) |
| 11 | Lucas Valley-Marinwood | 54.6% (±30.1 points) |
| 12 | Larkspur | 52.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 13 | Lagunitas-Forest Knolls | 51.8% (±47.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Marin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about San Rafael
Are renters in San Rafael rent-burdened?
57.9% of renting households in San Rafael pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in San Rafael spend on rent?
The median renting household in San Rafael, CA spends 36.0% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Rafael city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Rafael city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Rafael city, California
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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