Visual Appeal Ranking — San Rafael
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Which San Rafael neighborhoods have the highest visual appeal score? All 28 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 7.83/10. 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.
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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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