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San Francisco, CA vs San Rafael, CA

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- San Rafael is 0% more densely populated than San Francisco.
- People are 17.8% more likely to be married in San Rafael.
- The Median Age is 4.4 years older in San Rafael.
 San Francisco, CASan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock61,158329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.138.4
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 Population - 2010805,519  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock56,063285,036,114
 Population - 1990723,959  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now19.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,691.693.4
 Land Area46.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Francisco, CASan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3422.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.3%1.9%
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 Race
 San Francisco, CASan Rafael, CAUnited States
 White39.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.6%12.2%
 Asian34.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock31.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Francisco, CASan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Married Population41.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock46.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.1%50.2%
 Never Married46.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.4%10.8%
 Widowed4.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.482.60
 Households361,222  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,05480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households190,757  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for San Francisco    149 Reviews
Mark · San Diego, CA
believe the bad things you hear about this place
Over 4 years ago

from a single guy's perspective. let's start this review from 2017. I moved here to be near to my sister who also relocated, and also to attend Cal State East Bay in  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
A Balanced Review After 10 Years
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
Balanced Review from 10 Year Resident
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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Reviews for San Rafael    7 Reviews
Monica · San Rafael, CA
Moderation is always good
Over 13 years ago

San Rafael is only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, but the weather is completely different. It's sunny most of the year, including in the summer when the city  More

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Jonathan · San Rafael, CA
Crime
Over 15 years ago

I feal very safe in this town. I think getting stopped for talking on your cell phone while driving is a big deal here. Thats about all I can  More

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David · San Rafael, CA
San Rafael
Over 17 years ago

Cost of living too high. Unfriendly  More

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