Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
25%
San Anselmo, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,924
Population
12,341
Renter Mix
32% Rent
A cozy Bay Area suburb near San Francisco
Suburb
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Commuter
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Outdoors
Tucked into a sun-warmed valley in Marin County, San Anselmo carries the relaxed confidence of a town that has never needed to try very hard to be appealing. The redwood-lined hills and creek-side paths set a pace that is decidedly unhurried, yet the town sits close enough to San Francisco to make a commute across the Golden Gate Bridge a realistic daily option. That proximity to the city, combined with a strong local identity, gives San Anselmo a character all its own.
The town center pulses around Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, where locally owned shops and long-standing eateries anchor a walkable downtown. Neighborhoods climb gently into the surrounding hills, offering a mix of architectural styles from Craftsman cottages and mid-century ranches to newer construction. Renters will find options ranging from detached single-family homes converted into rental units to small-scale apartment communities and charming garden-style buildings that fit naturally into the wooded streetscapes.
San Anselmo is home to San Francisco Theological Seminary, a graduate institution with deep roots in the community dating back to the late 1800s. Each year, the town hosts the San Anselmo Antique Faire, one of the most anticipated outdoor antique markets in the Bay Area, drawing collectors and curious browsers alike to the heart of downtown.
Explore the City
San Anselmo is filled with boutique shops, art galleries, and cozy cafes.
Imagination Park in San Anselmo features movie-themed sculptures.
San Anselmo has a wonderful shopping district.
San Anselmo is known for its community events in the downtown area.
The Hub is one of many places in San Anselmo to get what you need.
There are plenty of coffee shops and restaurants in San Anselmo.
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in San Anselmo, CA is $1,064 for a studio, $1,924 for one bedroom, $3,046 for two bedrooms, and $3,103 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
$1,924/month
508 Sq Ft
House
$12,200/month
1,815 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly San Anselmo, CA is for everyday living.
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
292 Students
Public
Grades K-5
278 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 June 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.