Acoustic Comfort Ranking — San Rafael
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Which San Rafael neighborhoods have the highest acoustic comfort score? All 28 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 4.28/10. How acoustic comfort is measured →
Top Acoustic Comfort Neighborhoods — Ranked
Acoustic levels are notably lower than the San Rafael average, with noise limited to infrequent distant trains or occasional passing vehicles. According to iHuus data, this area provides a much more tranquil environment than most other parts of the city.
Acoustic levels are notably lower than the San Rafael average, characterized by infrequent traffic and minimal distant train noise according to iHuus data.
A steady hum of local traffic from nearby busy streets is present, though acoustic comfort remains higher than the San Rafael average according to iHuus data.
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Full San Rafael Acoustic Comfort Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Valley | 6.5 | #1 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Country Club | 6.3 | #2 | +2.0 ↑ |
| Peacock Gap | 5.8 | #3 | +1.5 ↑ |
| Smith Ranch | 4.6 | #4 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Gerstle Park | 4.4 | #5 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Terra Linda | 4.4 | #6 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Loch Lomond | 4.4 | #7 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Canal | 4.3 | #8 | — |
| Sun Valley | 4.2 | #9 | -0.1 ↓ |
| North San Rafael Commercial Center | 4.1 | #10 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Glenwood | 4.1 | #11 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Mont Marin/San Rafael Park | 4.1 | #12 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Mont Marin/San Rafael Park | 4.1 | #13 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Bayside Acres | 4 | #14 | -0.3 ↓ |
| West End | 3.6 | #15 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Downtown | 3.6 | #16 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Francisco Boulevard West | 3.6 | #17 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Montecito/Happy Valley | 3.2 | #18 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Montecito/Happy Valley | 3.2 | #19 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Bret Harte | 3 | #20 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Civic Center | 2.9 | #21 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Fairhills | 2.9 | #22 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Dominican/Black Canyon | 2.4 | #23 | -1.9 ↓ |
| Dominican/Black Canyon | 2.4 | #24 | -1.9 ↓ |
| Lincoln/San Rafael Hill | 2 | #25 | -2.3 ↓ |
| Lincoln/San Rafael Hill | 2 | #26 | -2.3 ↓ |
| Rafael Meadows/Los Ranchitos | 1.9 | #27 | -2.4 ↓ |
| Canal Waterfront | 1.5 | #28 | -2.8 ↓ |
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