Urban-Rural Index Ranking — San Rafael
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in San Rafael compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →
Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked
Expansive natural landscapes and significant greenery define this area, offering a much more rural environment than the San Rafael average. According to iHuus data, the vicinity is characterized by sparse development and abundant open space.
Expansive open green spaces and low-density housing define this coastal area. According to iHuus data, this neighborhood features more frequent open land and woodland compared to the San Rafael average.
Frequent open land and scattered homes amidst woodlands characterize this area. This landscape offers a more rural atmosphere than the typical San Rafael residential setting, according to iHuus data.
Full San Rafael Urban-Rural Index Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Islands | 9.3 | #1 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Peacock Gap | 8.3 | #2 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Glenwood | 8.3 | #3 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Mont Marin/San Rafael Park | 8.3 | #4 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Mont Marin/San Rafael Park | 8.3 | #5 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Loch Lomond | 8.3 | #6 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Picnic Valley | 8.2 | #7 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Smith Ranch | 8 | #8 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Bayside Acres | 7.8 | #9 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Terra Linda | 7.8 | #10 | +0.2 ↑ |
| West End | 7.7 | #11 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Sun Valley | 7.7 | #12 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Bret Harte | 7.6 | #13 | — |
| Gerstle Park | 7.5 | #14 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Dominican/Black Canyon | 7.4 | #15 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Dominican/Black Canyon | 7.4 | #16 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Lincoln/San Rafael Hill | 7.2 | #17 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Lincoln/San Rafael Hill | 7.2 | #18 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Francisco Boulevard West | 7.1 | #19 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Canal Waterfront | 7.1 | #20 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Rafael Meadows/Los Ranchitos | 7 | #21 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Country Club | 6.9 | #22 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Montecito/Happy Valley | 6.9 | #23 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Montecito/Happy Valley | 6.9 | #24 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Fairhills | 6.9 | #25 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Canal | 6.9 | #26 | -0.7 ↓ |
| North San Rafael Commercial Center | 6.8 | #27 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Downtown | 6.7 | #28 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Civic Center | 6.6 | #29 | -1.0 ↓ |
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