San Rafael Real Estate
San Rafael Homes, Market Trends & more
San
Rafael is the commercial, cultural and governmental hub
of Marin County. It is also the oldest, largest and most
culturally diverse city in Marin. San Rafael became Marin's
first city in 1874. The city has a range of activities and
amenities, including: several neighborhood parks, a golf
course, yacht clubs, hiking & biking trails, scores
of retail shops, an outdoor promenade and more. Fourth street
coffeehouses, boutiques and trendy restaurants offer a variety
of choices downtown. In the north you'll find the Marin
County Civic Center (Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural
enigma, and a national historic landmark), China Camp State Park (a former shrimp fishing
village that now offers recreational opportunities) and
McNear's Beach Park just to name a few attractions. About
one-third of the city is open space; surrounded by wooded,
grassy hillsides and the bay.
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| SAN RAFAEL HOMES |
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San
Rafael real estate offers a wide assortment of housing. The city includes
one of the best selections of affordable homes,
and some of the most extraordinary estates in Marin. San
Rafael is one of the higher growth areas in the county,
with new homes built at a fairly steady pace.
The
average sold price in the San Rafael MLS for 2009 was $783,883
for a single-family home. San Rafael home
prices have declined the past few years.
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| DEMOGRAPHIC INFO |
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| San
Rafael has the largest and most diverse populace in Marin.
The city attracts a younger group in general, and most residents
consist of families. E ducation
levels vary, as do occupations. |
| Population |
56,063 |
| Median Age |
38.5 |
| Family Households |
57.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
43.6% |
| Median Income |
$60,994 |
| SAN RAFAEL SCHOOLS |
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The
San Rafael City Schools District serves all San Rafael residents.
The school district serves more than 5,400 students, and
it consists of 11 schools: Bahia Vista, Coleman, Gallinas,
Glenwood, Laurel Dell, San Pedro, Sun Valley, Davidson Middle
School , San Rafael High and Terra Linda High. Education
levels are high in this multicultural school system.
San
Rafael City Schools District
310 Nova
Albion Way , San Rafael
Phone:
415-492-3200
Bahia
Vista School
125 Bahia
Way, San Rafael
Phone: 415-485-2415
Grades:
K-5
Coleman
School
140 Rafael Dr, San Rafael
Phone: 415-485-2420
Grades:
K-5
Glenwood
School
25 West Castlewood Dr, San Rafael
Phone: 415-485-2430
Laurel
Dell School
225
Woodland Ave, San Rafael
Phone: 415-485-2317
Grades:
K-5
San Pedro School
498
Point San Pedro Rd, San Rafael
Phone: 415-485-2450
Grades:
K-5
Sun
Valley School
75
Happy Ln, San Rafael
Phone: 415-485-2440
Grades:
K-5
Venetia Valley School
177 N. San Pedro Rd, San Rafael
Phone: 415-492-3150
Grades: K-8
Davidson
MS
280
Woodland Ave, San Rafael
Phone: 415-485-2400
Grades:
6-8
San
Rafael HS
185
Mission Ave, San Rafael
Phone: 415-485-2330
Grades:
9-12
Terra
Linda HS
320
Nova Albion Way, San Rafael
Phone: 415-492-3100
Grades:
9-12
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| SAN RAFAEL WEATHER |
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San
Rafael has a very pleasant climate. Temperatures range from
55 to 80 degrees on average, and can reach well into
the 90s during the summer.
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