Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
25%
San Anselmo
San Anselmo, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,936
Population
12,341
Renter Mix
32% Rent
The cozy Bay Area suburb that incubated Hollywood’s biggest hit
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Located about twenty miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, the town of San Anselmo is recognized around the region as one of San Francisco’s most attractive and exclusive suburbs. Stately historic homes and buildings dot the landscape as it blends into the surrounding Marin County countryside, with rolling hills and lush forests lending a scenic element to the community. Upscale homes, apartments, and condos make up the bulk of the rental market, with options available to suit any taste.
The Downtown district features a popular row of boutique shops, with several exquisite cafes and bistros in the mix as well. The low crime rate and superb public schools have made the area highly desirable for folks raising families. The city holds a unique place in filmmaking history: Director George Lucas bought a Victorian home in San Anselmo in the mid-1970s, in which he wrote much of the script for Star Wars (a statue of another legendary Lucas creation, Indiana Jones, stands in front of Town Hall).
Demographics
Median Household Income
$153,086
Average: $172,940
Education
7,019
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,048
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
San Anselmo has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in San Anselmo, CA is $1,063 for a studio, $1,922 for one bedroom, $3,005 for two bedrooms, and $3,502 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Anselmo has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,922/month
496 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
292 Students
Public
Grades K-5
274 Students
Public
Grades K-5
278 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,141 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- WildCare
- Loma Alta Preserve
- Cascade Canyon Preserve
- White Hill Preserve
- Hal Brown Park at Creekside
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.