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San Rafael, CA vs Lafayette, CA

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- Lafayette is 0% more densely populated than San Rafael.
- People are 31.5% more likely to be married in Lafayette.
- The Median Age is 1.7 years older in Lafayette.
 San Rafael, CALafayette, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock25,384329,725,481
 Female Population50.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock44.838.4
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 Population - 201057,765  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock23,908285,036,114
 Population - 199048,404  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now20.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,687.293.4
 Land Area16.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Rafael, CALafayette, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 San Rafael, CALafayette, CAUnited States
 White56.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%12.2%
 Asian6.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Rafael, CALafayette, CAUnited States
 Married Population48.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock63.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock35.7%50.2%
 Never Married32.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.842.60
 Households23,816  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,87280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock48.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households9,762  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.4%  Unlock10.8%
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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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Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews
Christinia · Lafayette, CA
I love my little town!
Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Bp · Lafayette, CA
Upscale (mostly), Friendly (mostly) and Trendy (mo
Over 16 years ago

Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Bruce · Lafayette, CA
Weather
Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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