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San Anselmo, CA—94960

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,570,000
2.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$172,000
32.5% YoY Growth
Days on Market
70
3.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-2.1%
Median Rent
$2,620
17.0% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,400
8.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$3,700
24.1% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,400
48.9% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — San Anselmo, CA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in San Anselmo, CA is $1,570,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.4%. This indicates that home prices in San Anselmo, CA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.1%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,570,000-2.4%
Single Family $1,587,000-1.4%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$1,103,000-3.3%
    3 Bed
    		$1,511,000-1.9%
    4 Bed
    		$2,054,000-0.3%
    5 Bed $2,717,625-0.5%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.6%
    1 Bedroom
    11.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    22.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    34.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    24.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.9%

    Rental Trends — San Anselmo, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in San Anselmo, CA is $3,950, with a year-over-year rent change of -17.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in San Anselmo, CA is 1-bedrooms: $2,470, 2-bedrooms: $3,610, 3-bedrooms: $3,400, 4-bedrooms: $6,860. The most common rental property sizes in San Anselmo, CA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 35.3% and 32.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,620$3,950
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $2,400$2,470
    2 Bed Rent $3,700$3,610
    3 Bed Rent $3,400$3,400
    4 Bed Rent $5,750$6,860
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    4.9%
    1 Bedroom
    32.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    35.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    20.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.1%

    Property Listings — San Anselmo, CA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in San Anselmo, CA is 51. This is a increase of 4.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$1,650,000-2.0%
    Listing Count
    		17-13.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.1%-13.0%
    Days on Market
    		703.0%
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    Demographics — San Anselmo, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, San Anselmo, CA has a population of 15,900, which has increased by 1.1% over the past 5 years. San Anselmo, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.4% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 72.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 31.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		15,9001.1%
    % Under 18
    		23.4%4.9%
    % Seniors
    		20.7%3.5%
    % WFH
    		31.3%154.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    		72.7%-0.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, San Anselmo, CA is a predominantly white area, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in San Anselmo, CA is hispanic, making up 8.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.1% of the population in San Anselmo, CA, and this percentage has increased by 12.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		78.2%-9.8%
    % Black
    		1.3%62.5%
    % Hispanic
    		8.4%35.5%
    % Asian
    		4.4%10.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		9.1%12.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — San Anselmo, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 201 mortgage originations in San Anselmo, CA, of which 98.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 38.0%, with 0.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in San Anselmo, CA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		201
    % Conventional Loans
    		98.0%
    % Government Loans
    		2.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		14.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — San Anselmo, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in San Anselmo, CA under the Section 8 program is 5.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in San Anselmo, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		112
    Total Units Section 8
    		98
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		5.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		92.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$310$2,400$2,710
    2 Bedroom-$470$3,700$3,230
    3 Bedroom$630$3,400$4,030
    4 Bedroom-$1,470$5,750$4,280

    Affordability — San Anselmo, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio9.1
    Median Home Price$1,570,000
    Median Household Income$172,000

    San Anselmo, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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