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Daly City, CA Community

70 discussions from residents and visitors

Hunter Bailey

Best hidden gems in Daly City

First post here. Military spouse here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 103K people. Poverty rate is 4.2%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Has anyone dealt with this? Appreciate any input. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Ellie Harris

Daly City is underrated, change my mind

Alright, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $1,092,700 on average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 103K people. Crime rate is something to consider -Daly City sits at 215.3 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advi...

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Kathleen C.

Is public transit usable in Daly City?

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. With a population of 103K, Daly City is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 103K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food s...

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Kimberly M.

Daly City in the winter -how bad?

OK so Been living here since 2012. It's a a mid-size city city with about 103K people. With a population of 103K, Daly City is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider -Daly City sits at 215.3 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young...

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Dylan A.

Worst things about Daly City nobody talks about

First post here. Let me know your thoughts. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Lauren P.

Pros and cons of Daly City after 3 years

Hi all, We have two kids and Rent is about $2,523/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Would love s...

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Evelyn

Housing in Daly City compared to Austin

Hi all, My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $2,523 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Ronald J.

Moving to Daly City -what should I know?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $119,570 in Daly City. With a population of 103K, Daly City is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider -Daly City sits at 215.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $2,523 for rent here. Cost of livin...

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Weston Bailey

Is Daly City worth it salary-wise?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $2,523 for rent here. Household incomes average around $119,570 in Daly City. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts?

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Stephen A.

Moving to Daly City -what should I know?

I've been here for 5 years and There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for Daly City?

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Ellie Harris

Is it worth buying in Daly City?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $119,570 in Daly City. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $2,523/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Peo...

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Zoe Chavez

Starting a business in Daly City?

Hi all, People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Would love some local perspective.

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christian_soul

Commute times in Daly City -how bad?

Hey, The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,523 for rent here. Poverty rate is 4.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $1,092,700 on average. Rent is about $2,523/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoatin...

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sacramento_greyson

Housing in Daly City compared to Denver

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 34-year-old data analyst and Poverty rate is 4.2%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are your go-to spots? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for fami...

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christian_soul

Day-to-day life in Daly City, CA

I'm single, late 20s, and Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certa...

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Piper Anderson

Relocating to Daly City, CA -pros and cons?

Been living here since 2007. Median household income is $119,570, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 103K, Daly City is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 103K people. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, fo...

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Kaylee Edwards

Best industries in Daly City right now

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match your experience?

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Easton S.

Remote worker thinking about Daly City

So, Born and raised here. With a population of 103K, Daly City is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 103K people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs? People h...

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Weston Bailey

What I wish I knew before living in Daly City

OK so We have two kids and Median household income is $119,570, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Daly City sits at 215.3 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place...

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Evelyn

How are the schools in Daly City?

Hey folks, The median home value here is around $1,092,700, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,523 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a gro...

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Victoria Wood

Is Daly City walkable?

Alright, It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs?

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Leonardo T.

How is Daly City for outdoor activities?

I'm single, late 20s, and What do you all think? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Evelyn

Is Daly City worth moving to in 2026?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Homes are going for about $1,092,700 on average. Household incomes average around $119,570 in Daly City. Poverty rate is 4.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 103K, Daly City is a mid-size city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Th...

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Julian

Healthcare options in Daly City?

Alright, I'm single, late 50s, and Poverty rate is 4.2%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neig...

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John Mendoza

Studio apartments in Daly City -options?

Hey folks, Military spouse here. Rent is about $2,523/month for a decent place. Median household income is $119,570, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $2,523 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain ...

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Nova Adams

Is Daly City still affordable?

Hey, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $1,092,700 on average. What are your go-to spots?

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