Air Quality Ranking — San Rafael
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in San Rafael compare on air quality. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How air quality is measured →
Top Air Quality Neighborhoods — Ranked
#1
Dominican/Black Canyon10
Air quality remains consistently high with minimal health concerns, performing even better than the San Rafael average according to iHuus data.
#2
Dominican/Black Canyon10
Air quality remains consistently high with minimal health concerns, performing even better than the San Rafael average according to iHuus data.
#3
Fairhills10
Air quality in this area is consistently excellent, providing a cleaner environment than the San Rafael average according to iHuus data.
#4
Lincoln/San Rafael Hill10
#5
Downtown10
#6
Montecito/Happy Valley10
#7
Montecito/Happy Valley10
#8
Lincoln/San Rafael Hill10
#9
Bayside Acres10
#10
Glenwood10
Full San Rafael Air Quality Ranking
City average:9.29— scores above this beat the city average
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican/Black Canyon | 10 | #1 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Dominican/Black Canyon | 10 | #2 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Fairhills | 10 | #3 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Lincoln/San Rafael Hill | 10 | #4 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Downtown | 10 | #5 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Montecito/Happy Valley | 10 | #6 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Montecito/Happy Valley | 10 | #7 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Lincoln/San Rafael Hill | 10 | #8 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Bayside Acres | 10 | #9 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Glenwood | 10 | #10 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Peacock Gap | 10 | #11 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Sun Valley | 9.9 | #12 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Rafael Meadows/Los Ranchitos | 9.7 | #13 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Civic Center | 9.7 | #14 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Mont Marin/San Rafael Park | 9.6 | #15 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Mont Marin/San Rafael Park | 9.6 | #16 | +0.3 ↑ |
| West End | 9.6 | #17 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Terra Linda | 9.5 | #18 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Smith Ranch | 9.4 | #19 | +0.1 ↑ |
| North San Rafael Commercial Center | 9.4 | #20 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Gerstle Park | 9.3 | #21 | — |
| Picnic Valley | 9.1 | #22 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Loch Lomond | 9 | #23 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Canal Waterfront | 8.7 | #24 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Francisco Boulevard West | 8.7 | #25 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Bret Harte | 8.6 | #26 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Country Club | 8.5 | #27 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Canal | 8.4 | #28 | -0.9 ↓ |
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