3 census tracts · pop 13,843 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5/10
· range 4.3–5.8
Terra Linda is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in San Rafael with 3 census tracts and a population of 13,843 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 39% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 26% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,073/month sits 13% lower than the San Rafael citywide average ($2,377).
Risk score
5
Moderate
3 tracts · population-weighted
Terra Linda vs San RafaelHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority47%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport60%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Terra Linda
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
8.7%Housing insecurity
4.8%Utility shutoff threat
10.2%Food insecurity
9.3%SNAP enrollment
6.2%No health insurance
30.4%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Terra Linda
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Terra Linda?
Terra Linda scores 5/10 (Moderate tier) across 3 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does Terra Linda compare to San Rafael overall?
Terra Linda scores 3.3 points lower than San Rafael overall (8.3/10). Renters spend 39% of income on rent vs 36% citywide. Average rent: $2,073 vs $2,377.
Q3
What is the average rent in Terra Linda?
Average gross rent in Terra Linda is $2,073/month (pop-weighted across 3 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 39% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Terra Linda residents are renters?
35% of Terra Linda households are renter-occupied (vs 47% in San Rafael). The neighborhood has 13,843 residents.
Q5
Is Terra Linda a high social-vulnerability area?
Terra Linda sits in the 52nd percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
Which tracts in Terra Linda have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in Terra Linda is census tract 06041108202 (score 5.8/10). Across the 3 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 4.3 to 5.8, a spread of 1.5 points.
Q7
How safe is Terra Linda for landlords?
Terra Linda carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5/10). Pop-weighted across 3 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to San Rafael as a whole (8.3/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of Terra Linda?
Terra Linda has 13,643 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (64.8%), Hispanic / Latino (22.1%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (6.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
