Population 5,770 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Terra Linda
Household size in Terra Linda
| Period | Terra Linda | San Rafael | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.45 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.60 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.72 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.26 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Terra Linda has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.41 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Terra Linda
| Period | Terra Linda | San Rafael | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.8 | 42.6 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.4 | 43.1 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.9 | 43.2 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.6 | 45.0 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.3 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.6, Terra Linda is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 48.8, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Terra Linda
| Period | Terra Linda | San Rafael | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 10.6% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Terra Linda: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Terra Linda
Renters in Terra Linda
| Period | Terra Linda | San Rafael | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 42.6% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 43.1% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 44.1% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.3% | 42.6% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +0.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Terra Linda own their homes; 28.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 30.8% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 9.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Terra Linda
| Period | Terra Linda | San Rafael | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 6.4% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 5.7% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.1% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.5% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Terra Linda: 5.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. San Rafael as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Terra Linda
| Period | Terra Linda | San Rafael | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1965 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1966 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1967 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Terra Linda is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Terra Linda
| Period | Terra Linda | San Rafael | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,252 | $1,488 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,391 | $1,535 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,840 | $2,227 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,512 | $2,567 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,260 | +$1,079 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Terra Linda pays $2,512 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,260 a month since 2006–10, up 101%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Terra Linda
Bachelor's degrees in Terra Linda
| Period | Terra Linda | San Rafael | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.2% | 45.9% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.9% | 44.2% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.6% | 50.7% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.3% | 49.5% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +3.6 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Terra Linda is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Terra Linda
| Period | Terra Linda | San Rafael | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.9% | 83.6% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 85.4% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 85.2% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 84.8% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +1.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Terra Linda: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.4 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Terra Linda
| Period | Terra Linda | San Rafael | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.2% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 7.1% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 5.3% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Terra Linda: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.9 points, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Terra Linda compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Linda | 2.51 | 52.6 | 6.7% | 28.3% | 5.7% | 1965 | $2,512 | 60.3% | 95.3% | 7.7% |
| Northgate | 2.45 | 41.7 | 5.6% | 55.7% | 10.0% | 1980 | $2,977 | 43.4% | 85.8% | 7.2% |
| Marinwood | 2.48 | 48.1 | 2.2% | 22.8% | 7.0% | 1961 | $3,494 | 58.3% | 96.4% | 3.1% |
| Lincoln | 2.18 | 47.1 | 14.1% | 61.7% | 1.9% | 1967 | $2,512 | 39.1% | 78.5% | 3.9% |
| Point Richmond | 2.13 | 48.7 | 3.9% | 38.6% | 2.6% | 1979 | $1,901 | 65.4% | 97.3% | 5.2% |
| Atchison Woods | 2.53 | 34.2 | 27.5% | 52.9% | 4.2% | 1956 | $1,431 | 15.3% | 65.0% | 6.4% |
| Iron Triangle | 3.39 | 34.3 | 22.4% | 58.8% | 6.0% | 1969 | $1,723 | 8.6% | 60.9% | 11.3% |
| Belding Woods | 3.66 | 28.1 | 21.1% | 62.2% | 4.0% | 1961 | $1,522 | 6.3% | 49.2% | 8.4% |
| Coronado | 3.02 | 36.9 | 20.1% | 40.2% | 5.3% | 1965 | $2,544 | 29.5% | 72.8% | 9.7% |
| Fairmede-Hilltop | 3.00 | 35.8 | 17.0% | 61.2% | 4.6% | 1966 | $2,431 | 19.5% | 81.5% | 12.6% |
| North and East | 2.93 | 39.6 | 11.0% | 51.0% | 6.4% | 1953 | $1,940 | 24.6% | 79.8% | 8.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Terra Linda. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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