Living in San Anselmo, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Anselmo · Census data 2020–2024
San Anselmo has 12,679 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $173,641 (75% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,576,700, the median rent is $2,797/month.
San Anselmo at a glance
- Population
- 12,679
- Median age
- 45.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $173,641State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,576,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,797/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is San Anselmo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 75% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 115% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in San Anselmo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Anselmo the median home value is $1,576,700, 374% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,797 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
San Anselmo median household income
The median household income in San Anselmo is $173,641 and the income per person is $104,254. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Anselmo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,498
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.41
San Anselmo demographics
- Population
- 12,679
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 5,224
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Anselmo ›
Education in San Anselmo
70.6% of adults 25 and older in San Anselmo have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 30.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Anselmo
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 35.1%
- Drive alone
- 50.7%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
San Anselmo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Anselmo | 12,679 | $173,641 | $1,576,700 | $2,797 |
| Ross | 2,606 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Fairfax | 7,516 | $141,653 | $1,163,600 | $2,367 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 3,063 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Kentfield | 6,900 | $249,896 | $2,000,001 | $2,741 |
| San Rafael | 60,433 | $119,435 | $1,355,600 | $2,377 |
| Larkspur | 12,854 | $140,417 | $1,996,600 | $3,001 |
| Santa Venetia | 3,725 | $126,833 | $1,006,300 | — |
| Lucas Valley-Marinwood | 6,473 | $200,761 | $1,445,600 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in San Anselmo, CA?
The median household income in San Anselmo is $173,641, 75% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in San Anselmo?
The median home value in San Anselmo is $1,576,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Anselmo?
The median gross rent in San Anselmo is $2,797 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is San Anselmo, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 75% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 115% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in San Anselmo?
The median age in San Anselmo is 45.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Anselmo?
The average commute to work in San Anselmo is 30 minutes; 35.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Anselmo?
The unemployment rate in San Anselmo is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Anselmo?
70.6% of adults in San Anselmo have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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