At a Glance...Incorporated: 1874
Population: 58,994 (2013 census) Medium Income: $60,994 City Officials: Mayor Gary Phillips, Vice Mayor Andrew McCullough, Councilmembers Maribeth Bushey, Kate Colin, John Gamblin, Police Chief Diana Bishop, Fire Chief Chris Gray Visitor Attractions: San Rafael Pacifics Baseball, Marin County Civic Center, Mission San Rafael. Annual events: May Madness Classic Car Parade, Marin County Fair, China Camp Heritage Day. |
One of the larger and more diverse cities encompassed in Marin County, San Rafael is a centralized location for wherever you want to go and where many want to stay. San Rafael has several Farmer’s Markets for those in search for fresh, local produce and a quick bite. Thursday evening Farmer’s Market is located downtown and continues to grow in popularity, with people and items for sale. The Sunday Farmer’s Market is located at the Civic Center and offers delicious prepared food and a vast array of produce.
San Rafael has many events and is well known for the Italian Street Painting Festival, the Marin County Fair and Downtown 4th Street that provides a boutique shopping experience and delicious eateries. Mission San Rafael Arcángel is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.
San Rafael has a booming housing market because it is a great place to live. The weather is typically warmer than other microclimates in Marin. The city and community is thriving and houses are not staying on the market for long. San Rafael has apartments, condos, Co-Ops, and single and multi-residential house to accommodate the rising need.
San Rafael has many events and is well known for the Italian Street Painting Festival, the Marin County Fair and Downtown 4th Street that provides a boutique shopping experience and delicious eateries. Mission San Rafael Arcángel is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.
San Rafael has a booming housing market because it is a great place to live. The weather is typically warmer than other microclimates in Marin. The city and community is thriving and houses are not staying on the market for long. San Rafael has apartments, condos, Co-Ops, and single and multi-residential house to accommodate the rising need.