Visual Appeal Ranking — San Rafael
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in San Rafael compare on visual appeal. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How visual appeal is measured →
Top Visual Appeal Neighborhoods — Ranked
Private estates featuring custom architecture and expansive grounds provide a highly aesthetic environment that sits well above the San Rafael average. According to iHuus data, the area is characterized by significant privacy buffers and high-quality recreational amenities like private pools and tennis courts.
Large custom estates and private amenities like pools and tennis courts provide a highly polished landscape. This level of visual quality and architectural variety sits well above the San Rafael average.
Large residential properties and frequent upscale amenities provide a highly polished aesthetic that is noticeably more attractive than the San Rafael average. According to iHuus data, the area is characterized by expansive driveways and well-maintained landscapes.
Full San Rafael Visual Appeal Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montecito/Happy Valley | 8.8 | #1 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Montecito/Happy Valley | 8.8 | #2 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Loch Lomond | 8.8 | #3 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Dominican/Black Canyon | 8.7 | #4 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Dominican/Black Canyon | 8.7 | #5 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Lincoln/San Rafael Hill | 8.6 | #6 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Lincoln/San Rafael Hill | 8.6 | #7 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Rafael Meadows/Los Ranchitos | 8.4 | #8 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Sun Valley | 8.3 | #9 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Fairhills | 8.2 | #10 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Glenwood | 8.2 | #11 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Peacock Gap | 8.2 | #12 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Gerstle Park | 8.2 | #13 | +0.4 ↑ |
| West End | 8.1 | #14 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Terra Linda | 8.1 | #15 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Picnic Valley | 8 | #16 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Bayside Acres | 8 | #17 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Mont Marin/San Rafael Park | 7.9 | #18 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Mont Marin/San Rafael Park | 7.9 | #19 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Civic Center | 7.7 | #20 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Downtown | 7.6 | #21 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Bret Harte | 7.5 | #22 | -0.3 ↓ |
| North San Rafael Commercial Center | 7.4 | #23 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Country Club | 7.3 | #24 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Smith Ranch | 7 | #25 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Canal Waterfront | 6.8 | #26 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Canal | 6.6 | #27 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Francisco Boulevard West | 6.5 | #28 | -1.3 ↓ |
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