Livability Score

86
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) A+
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
The San Anselmo Coffee Roastery
Coffee Shop
Gelato San Anselmo
Coffee Shop
Marin Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Java Hub
Coffee Shop
Comforts
Coffee Shop
u-top it
Coffee Shop
Viz Bistro
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Roastery
Coffee Shop
Taste Kitchen & Table
Coffee Shop
Split Rock Tap and Wheel
Coffee Shop
Cafe Ross
Coffee Shop
Mojay's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jelly Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagel Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Royal Ground Coffee
Coffee Shop
Quickly
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Banh Mi Zon
Coffee Shop
Double Rainbow
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Seattle's Best Expresso
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Fairfax 5 Theaters
Cinema
Marin Museum of Bicycling
Museum
Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross
Attraction
Century Cinema Northgate
Cinema
Marin County Historical Society Museum
Museum
Rafael Cinema
Cinema
Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Showcase Theatre
Theatre Arts
Bartolini Gallery
Museum
Forest Meadows Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Century Regency 6 Theater
Cinema
Dixie Schoolhouse
Museum
Country Club Bowl
Bowling Alley
Lark Theater
Cinema
Cinemark Century Larkspur
Cinema
Food and Drink (5) D-
Swirl
Sweets
Hot Wok
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Ludwig's
Alcohol
Matteucci's
Bar
Iron Springs Brewery
Bar
Java Hut
Fast Food
G Liquors
Alcohol
Fairfax Scoop
Sweets
M & G Burgers
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pond Farm Brewing Company
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
The Mayflower Pub
Bar
Sbarro
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Aloko
Fast Food
Sonoma Taco Shop
Fast Food
Silbermann's Ice Cream
Sweets
Belli-Deli
Deli
Sonora Taquería
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Isabel Cook Recreation Center
Community Centre
Terra Linda Community Center
Community Centre
San Rafael Community Center
Community Centre
Osher Marin Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
San Rafael Barbell
Gym
Marinwood Fire Department
Community Centre
Marinwood Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
The Bar Method
Gym
Groceries (7) A+
Safeway
Grocery Store
Quick n Easy Grocery Wine & Liquor
Grocery Store
Andronico's Community Market
Grocery Store
Flour Craft Bakery
Bakery
Good Earth Natural Foods
Grocery Store
M.H. Bread & Butter
Bakery
United Market
Grocery Store
Bolinas ave Market & Liquor
Grocery Store
Andy's Sun Valley Market
Grocery Store
Fairfax Market
Grocery Store
Lotus Chaat and Spices
Grocery Store
Bordenave's French Bread
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Scotty's Market
Grocery Store
Biscuits and Buns
Bakery
Woodlands Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Arizmendi Bakery
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
United Markets
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Jasmine Market Mediterranean Groceries
Grocery Store
Mollie Stone's
Grocery Store
Victoria Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Parks (16) A+
Isabel Cook Recreation Center
Park
Memorial Park Skatepark
Park
San Anselmo Memorial Park
Park
San Anselmo Millenium Playground
Playground
Faude Park
Park
Faude Open Space Park
Park
Red Hill Community Park
Park
Oak Park
Park
Oak Park
Park
Lansdale Station Park
Park
Robson-Harrington Park
Park
Creek Park
Park
Imagination Park
Park
Matt Mansen Memorial Field
Park
Sorich Ranch Park
Park
Bald Hill Open Space Preserve
Park
Bolinas Park
Park
Bolinas Park
Park
Andy Peri Memorial Playground
Playground
West End San Rafael Open Space
Park
Doc Edgar Park
Park
Sun Valley Park
Park
Ross Open Space
Park
Ross Open Space
Park
Upper Toyon Nature Preserve
Park
Shops (13) A-
Bicycle Works
Bicycle
Precision 8 Salon
Hairdresser
Tito Beauty Salon
Beauty
Harmony Beauty Bar
Beauty
Siren Salon
Hairdresser
Sproos Hair Salon
Hairdresser
3 Ring Cycles
Bicycle
Heldford Book Gallery Ltd.
Books
Susan's Store Room
Toys
Illusions Hair Gallery
Hairdresser
Caesar's Cyclery
Bicycle
Shimmer
Fashion
She's Got Wings
Fashion
Hairfax Studio
Hairdresser
The Potting Shed
Gift Shop
Marin Service Course
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Split Rock Tap and Wheel
Bicycle
Fairfax Lumber and Hardware
Home Improvement
It's a Pet's World
Pets
Der Keller Furniture
Furniture
Breaking Away Bicycles
Bicycle
Ross Grocery
Convenience Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.8% take public transportation in San Anselmo.
Public Transit Stops (27)
Stops & Stations A+
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & San Francisco Boulevard
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Tamal Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Sunnyhills Drive
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Sais Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Aspen Court
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Ash Avenue (San Anselmo)
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Madrone Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Madrone Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Broadmoor Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & San Anselmo Avenue
Bus Stop
Center Boulevard & Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Bus Stop
Center Boulevard & Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Butterfield Road
Bus Stop
Butterfield Road & Meadowcroft Drive
Bus Stop
Butterfield Road & Rutherford Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Bank Street
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Bank Street
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Kent Avenue
Bus Stop
Butterfield Road & Rosemont Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Willow Avenue
Bus Stop
Butterfield Road & Arroyo Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Barber Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Ross Avenue
Bus Stop
Red Hill Avenue & Sequoia Drive
Bus Stop
Red Hill Avenue & Sequoia Drive
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.8% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in San Anselmo is 237/100 - which is 70% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

San Anselmo crime rates are 1,080 per 100k, which is 62% lower than California
Property Crime
886 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
194 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A+

The median income in San Anselmo is $146,179 - which is 129% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$146,179 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ross Valley Fire Headquarters
Fire Station
Haney Orthodontics
Dentist
Jack's Drug Store
Pharmacy
Ross Valley Fire District (Station 20)
Fire Station
Fairfax Police Dept.
Police
Fairfax Fire Station
Fire Station
Ross Fire Station #18
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center
Hospital
Kentfield Fire District
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Alan S. Cascio
Dentist
San Rafael Fire Station 57
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
San Rafael Dentistry
Dentist
Magnolia Family Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Marin County Sheriff
Police
Marin Health Medical Center
Hospital
Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Park Medical Offices
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing C+

San Anselmo home prices are $1,147,100 - which is 180% higher than California
Home Price
$1,147,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
7.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The San Anselmo graduation rate is 95% - which is 20% higher than California
School Test Scores
76% B+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (8) D-
Star Academy
San Anselmo Montessori School
Oak Hill School
Brookside Elementary
Wade Thomas Elementary
St Anselm School
Sun Valley Elementary
Ross Valley Charter
Ross Valley Charter
Ross Elementary
Hidden Valley Elementary
Manor Elementary
Mark Day School
Vallecito Elementary
Cascade Canyon School
Short Elementary
St Isabella School
Montessori De Terra Linda
Adaline E. Kent Middle
Marin County Special Education
Marin'S Community
White Hill Middle
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary
James B. Davidson Middle
Laurel Dell Elementary
High Schools (4) A+
Sir Francis Drake High
Star Academy
Oak Hill School
The Branson School
Terra Linda High
Marin Academy
Phoenix Academy
Marin County Special Education
Marin County Rop
Marin'S Community
San Domenico School
Marin Catholic High School
Fusion Academy Marin
Fusion Academy - Marin
Marin County Juvenile Court
Madrone High Continuation
San Rafael High
Irine M Hunt School Of Marin
Tamiscal High (Alternative)
Redwood High
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ratings A+

San Anselmo has an overall rating of 99% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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San Anselmo Area Facts

  • San Anselmo has a Livability Score of 86/100, which is considered exceptional
  • San Anselmo crime rates are 62% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in San Anselmo is 70% higher than the California average

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An Industrial City with Adventure 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) San Anselmo, California is a industrial urban town of more than 12,000 residents. The cost of living is expensive, however the quality of homes are worth the pay. The job market here is blooming, jobs have increased to 1.84% over the past year.

There's plenty of attractions an ...Read More d amenities nearby, such as restaurants, hotels, theme parks, shopping centers, museums, beaches and many other exciting destinations. The city has plenty of career opportunities open to professionals who have the degree requirements, the only disadvantage is there is a lot of job competition. The expensive cost of living may turn some away, however those tolerant of these standards are ready for a fascinating urban lifestyle.

Winters temperatures are mild and steady throughout the city. It may Snow in the surrounding coastal mountains but melts quickly. What I love about living here is the spring and fall, which really stays neutral, the temperature may occasionally rise to the 60's or 70's and this is generally the hottest it gets, since summer weather only reaches the 50's. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in San Anselmo? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Isabel Cook Recreation Center
      Memorial Park Skatepark
      San Anselmo Memorial Park
      San Anselmo Millenium Playground
      Faude Park
      Faude Open Space Park
      Red Hill Community Park
      Oak Park

      Entertainment

      Fairfax 5 Theaters
      Marin Museum of Bicycling
      Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross
      Century Cinema Northgate
      Marin County Historical Society Museum
      Rafael Cinema
      Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium
      Showcase Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Swirl
      Hot Wok
      Subway
      Ludwig's
      Matteucci's
      Iron Springs Brewery
      Java Hut
      G Liquors

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in San Anselmo? Of all people who commute, 6.8% take public transportation in San Anselmo.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in San Anselmo? The cost of living in San Anselmo is 237/100 - which is 70% higher than California.
      San Anselmo
      237

      137% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in San Anselmo? San Anselmo crime rates are 1,080, which are 62% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,080 per 100k people

      53% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 93

      53% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -0%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in San Anselmo? The median income in San Anselmo is $146,179 which is 129% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $146,179164% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $87,047192% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is San Anselmo a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Jack's Drug Store
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are San Anselmo home prices? San Anselmo home prices are $1,147,100 - which is 180% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,147,100521% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,093121% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does San Anselmo have good schools? The San Anselmo graduation rate is 95% - which is 20% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      76%

      59% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      20% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is San Anselmo a good place to live? San Anselmo has an overall rating of 99% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      99%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      5 total surveys

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