Electricity rates in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA ranks 25 of 263 California cities for the highest median home value ($1,246,200). San Rafael, California has 60,604 residents in 23,250 households; 32.9% heat with electricity.
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San Rafael on the map
Marin County, with San Rafael marked
Housing and heating in San Rafael
San Rafael, CA: 17,734 of 24,212 homes were built before 1980 and 1,640 in 2000 or later. San Rafael, CA has 11,362 detached houses, 7,498 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 433 mobile homes.
Age of homes in San Rafael, CA
% of homes by decade built, San Rafael, CA
- 10pre-40
- 640s
- 1850s
- 2160s
- 1870s
- 1180s
- 990s
- 500s
- 110s
- 020+
Heating fuel in San Rafael, CA
| San Rafael, CA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael, CA, median year built | 1968 | 1966 | +2 years | 191 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, built before 1980 | 73.2% | 76.1% | -2.9 points | 58 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, built 2000 or later | 6.8% | 7.4% | -0.7 points | 220 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, detached houses | 46.9% | 62.9% | -16.0 points | 216 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 31.0% | 19.2% | +11.8 points | 40 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, mobile homes | 1.8% | 1.6% | +0.1 points | 166 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, renter households | 48.2% | 36.1% | +12.1 points | 75 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, median home value | $1,246,200 | $1,390,000 | -$143,800 | 25 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, median gross rent a month | $2,346 | $2,584 | -$238 | 69 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, people per household | 2.51 | 2.44 | +0.07 | 233 of 263 |
Facts about San Rafael
- Residents of San Rafael, CA, ACS 2023
- 60,604151 of 263 California cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in San Rafael, CA
- $109,31793 of 263 of those cities
- Households in San Rafael, CA
- 23,2502.61 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in San Rafael, CA
- 51.8%12,042 owners and 11,208 renter households
- Housing units in San Rafael, CA
- 24,212962 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in San Rafael, CA
- 32.9%7,656 of 23,250 homes
- Land area of San Rafael, CA
- 16.6 sq mi3,653.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in San Rafael, CA
- 1.8%at 503 kWh a month over the $109,317 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of San Rafael, CA
- 6NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 9.9 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in San Rafael, CA
- 196817,734 of 24,212 homes (73.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in San Rafael, CA
- $1,246,200$2,346 gross rent a month, 2.26% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, San Rafael
Compare San Rafael with nearby cities
| City near San Rafael, CA | Distance from San Rafael | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael, CA (this page) | 0 mi | 60,604 | $109,317 | 1968 | $1,246,200 | 6 | 22.9% |
| Novato, CA | 7.5 mi north | 52,689 (-7,915) | $112,193 (+$2,876) | 1974 (+6 yr) | $1,007,100 (-$239,100) | 2 (-4) | 17.7% (-5.2 pts) |
| Richmond, CA | 8.2 mi east | 115,396 (+54,792) | $90,038 (-$19,279) | 1965 (-3 yr) | $650,100 (-$596,100) | 4 (-2) | 12.0% (-10.8 pts) |
| San Pablo, CA | 9.0 mi east | 31,771 (-28,833) | $78,215 (-$31,102) | 1969 (+1 yr) | $516,000 (-$730,200) | 3 (-3) | 7.3% (-15.6 pts) |
| Berkeley, CA | 13.9 mi southeast | 120,223 (+59,619) | $108,558 (-$759) | 1946 (-22 yr) | $1,351,100 (+$104,900) | 9 (+3) | 32.5% (+9.6 pts) |
| Vallejo, CA | 15.9 mi northeast | 124,637 (+64,033) | $89,496 (-$19,821) | 1975 (+7 yr) | $557,500 (-$688,700) | 0 (-6) | 10.0% (-12.9 pts) |
Who supplies San Rafael
Marin County lists 1 utility for San Rafael, CA (60,604 residents): homes pay 31.70 cents per kWh, about $160 a month at 503 kWh, 1.8% of the $109,317 San Rafael median income. Marin County page.
Who lives in San Rafael: income, cars, homes
In San Rafael, CA, 1,832 households own no vehicle and 12,518 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 30,044 workers in San Rafael, CA, 6,875 work from home, 15,148 drive alone, 2,045 ride transit and 1,341 walk. San Rafael, CA homes: 11,509 have 3+ bedrooms, 6,358 none or one, median 4.8 rooms. In San Rafael, CA, 3,231 of 23,250 households earn under $35,000, 4,863 $35,000-$75,000, 6,658 $75,000-$150,000 and 8,498 $150,000 or more. In San Rafael, CA, 6,276 of 10,907 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 6,680 households moved in since 2018 and 5,191 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. 6,421 residents of San Rafael, CA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 43.5.
Household income in San Rafael, CA
| San Rafael, CA | Value | Rank in California |
|---|---|---|
| San Rafael, CA, households under $35,000 | 13.9% | 166 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, households $150,000 or more | 36.6% | 78 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, residents below poverty | 10.9% | 119 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, median age | 43.5 | 33 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 47.5% | 208 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, households without a vehicle | 7.9% | 38 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, households with 2+ vehicles | 53.8% | 243 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, workers at home | 22.9% | 37 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, cost-burdened renters | 57.5% | 105 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, moved in since 2018 | 28.7% | 146 of 263 |
| San Rafael, CA, moved in before 2000 | 22.3% | 85 of 263 |
Cost of living with electricity in San Rafael
San Rafael, CA: 23,250 households at $1,714 a year per home for electricity (Marin County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $39.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,608 a year per household.
| Group in San Rafael, CA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of San Rafael, CA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael, CA, all households | 23,250 | $1,714 | $39.9 million | 1.57% |
| San Rafael, CA, homeowners | 12,042 | $2,099 | $25.3 million | 1.92% |
| San Rafael, CA, renters | 11,208 | $1,027 | $11.5 million | 0.94% |
Outage risk around San Rafael
San Rafael, CA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 6 wind and 0 tornado, 9.9 per 100,000 residents of 60,604. Top gust near San Rafael, CA: 78 knots, 90 mph. Damage near San Rafael, CA: $10.
Reports within 15 miles of San Rafael, CA
wind and tornado reports, San Rafael, CA
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| San Rafael, CA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael, CA, 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| San Rafael, CA, 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| San Rafael, CA, 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| San Rafael, CA, 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Analyst note on San Rafael
San Rafael, CA counts 60,604 residents in 23,250 households, on 16.6 square miles. 7,656 of the 23,250 occupied homes in San Rafael, CA heat with electricity. Household income in San Rafael, CA is $109,317; 12,042 of its 23,250 households own.
San Rafael, CA has 24,212 housing units, 962 of them vacant or seasonal. San Rafael, CA ranks 33 of 263 California cities for the oldest residents (median age 43.5). San Rafael, CA ranks 37 of 263 California cities for people working from home (22.9% of workers).
San Rafael, CA ranks 38 of 263 California cities for households without a vehicle (7.9%).
ZIP codes in San Rafael
| ZIP area touching San Rafael, CA | Share of the ZIP's land inside San Rafael | Share of San Rafael's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 94901 (San Rafael, CA) | 78.0% | 61.6% |
| 94903 (San Rafael, CA) | 31.9% | 38.2% |
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Questions on San Rafael
San Rafael: what is the electricity rate?
San Rafael, CA has no price of its own; its 60,604 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 503 kWh month costs $160. In San Rafael, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge.
San Rafael: how does it rank among California cities?
San Rafael, CA: rank 151 of 263 by its 60,604 residents, rank 93 of 263 by $109,317 median income.
San Rafael: how many homes heat with electricity?
San Rafael, CA: 7,656 of 23,250 occupied homes, 32.9%; Marin County 25.3%.
San Rafael: how much income goes to electricity?
At 503 kWh a month, 1.8% of the $109,317 median income in San Rafael, CA.
San Rafael: damaging storms reported nearby?
6 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of San Rafael, CA, 2015 to 2025, 9.9 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in San Rafael?
San Rafael, CA: median home built 1968; 17,734 of 24,212 homes (73.2%) predate 1980, 11,362 are detached and 7,498 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many San Rafael, CA households have no car?
1,832 households; 12,518 have two or more.
How many people in San Rafael, CA work from home?
6,875 of 30,044 workers.
How big are the homes in San Rafael, CA?
11,509 of 24,212 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 4.8 rooms.