Ideological Lean Ranking — San Rafael
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in San Rafael compare on ideological lean. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How ideological lean is measured →
Top Ideological Lean Neighborhoods — Ranked
Voting patterns and census indicators show a highly liberal political leaning, which is slightly more pronounced than the average for San Rafael. According to iHuus data, this reflects a very consistent partisan trend within the neighborhood.
Voting patterns and census indicators show a deeply liberal political leaning, which is consistent with the broader San Rafael area according to iHuus data.
Voting patterns and census indicators reflect a highly liberal political leaning, which is slightly more pronounced here than the San Rafael average.
Full San Rafael Ideological Lean Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End | 9.9 | #1 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Sun Valley | 9.9 | #2 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Picnic Valley | 9.9 | #3 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Fairhills | 9.9 | #4 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Francisco Boulevard West | 9.9 | #5 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Bret Harte | 9.9 | #6 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Downtown | 9.9 | #7 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Gerstle Park | 9.9 | #8 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Mont Marin/San Rafael Park | 9.9 | #9 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Mont Marin/San Rafael Park | 9.9 | #10 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Terra Linda | 9.8 | #11 | — |
| Canal Waterfront | 9.8 | #12 | — |
| Lincoln/San Rafael Hill | 9.8 | #13 | — |
| Country Club | 9.8 | #14 | — |
| Lincoln/San Rafael Hill | 9.8 | #15 | — |
| Civic Center | 9.8 | #16 | — |
| North San Rafael Commercial Center | 9.8 | #17 | — |
| Rafael Meadows/Los Ranchitos | 9.8 | #18 | — |
| Montecito/Happy Valley | 9.8 | #19 | — |
| Montecito/Happy Valley | 9.8 | #20 | — |
| Dominican/Black Canyon | 9.8 | #21 | — |
| Dominican/Black Canyon | 9.8 | #22 | — |
| Canal | 9.8 | #23 | — |
| Bayside Acres | 9.8 | #24 | — |
| Loch Lomond | 9.8 | #25 | — |
| Glenwood | 9.7 | #26 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Peacock Gap | 9.7 | #27 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Smith Ranch | 9.5 | #28 | -0.3 ↓ |
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