At a Glance
Median Income
$119,570
$48,219 per capita
Home Value
$1,092,700
Zillow: $1,109,396
Median Rent
$2,523/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
215/100K
1,734/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.1%
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Daly City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Daly City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Daly City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Daly City residents earn a median household income of $119,570 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,219. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Daly City is $1,092,700 , 288% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,109,396. Median rent is $2,523/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Daly City reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,734/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.0% of adults in Daly City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Daly City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population102,560
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density13,407/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,570
Per Capita$48,219
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$1,092,700
Rent$2,523
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$1,109,396
Housing Units34,876
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent215/100K
Property1,734/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault90/100K
Burglary158/100K
Health
Obesity20.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation180 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Daly City was built in 1966.
14.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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