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San Anselmo, CA


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San Anselmo, California

Introduction to San Anselmo, California

San Anselmo, California, in Marin County, is 1 miles W of San Rafael, California (center to center) and 15 miles NW of San Francisco, California. The people of the town reside within the San Francisco metropolitan area. San Anselmo has a population of 12,378.

San Anselmo History

San Anselmo was named after the Punta de Quintin land grant, which deemed this area the Canada del Anselmo, meaning the Valley of Anselm. It used to be a capital for silent films in the early years of the twentieth century. The area was incorporated in 1907 and was officially declared a town in 1974.

San Anselmo and nearby Attractions

  • Elder's Garden at Memorial Park
  • Montgomery Chapel
  • Robson Harrington House & Gardens
  • Log Cabin at Memorial Park
  • Tamalpais Building

Things To Do In San Anselmo

San Anselmo is recognized as a hub city because of its location. The city has several lakes, and trails, as well as a number of parks that offer facilities for various sports, as well as rest and recreation. Mountain biking, antique hunting, fine dining and organic farming are some of the popular activities in this area.

San Anselmo Transportation

The nearest full service airport is the San Francisco International.

San Anselmo Higher Education

The College of Marin serves the area.

High Points

San Anselmo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophySan Anselmo Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophySan Anselmo Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophySan Anselmo College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%San Anselmo Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%San Anselmo Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%San Anselmo Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 13%San Anselmo Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 13%San Anselmo People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 17%San Anselmo Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 18%San Anselmo Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of San Anselmo, CA

Comparing San Anselmo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population810
Racial Diversity61
Senior Citizens36
Male Share of the Population31
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Housing Recently Built21
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime79

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