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Kinsley Morgan

Best kept secrets of San Francisco, CA

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and Average temperature is around 59°F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a major city city with about 836K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? The school system varies a...

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Lucy Martinez

Best gym in San Francisco?

Quick one - I work remote and chose San Francisco specifically for the lifestyle. A friend just bought in Bernal Heights for K and I'm not sure if that was smart. The weather took some getting used to but I actually love it now. What would you do?

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Kinsley Morgan

Top 5 things I love about San Francisco

Hey everyone, Anyone in a similar situation? Cheers. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Parker R.

Things that make San Francisco unique

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 5.7%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $1,380,500 on average. Rent is about $2,419/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. N...

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Bella Ramirez

Thrift stores in San Francisco - hidden gems?

Quick one - Born and raised San Francisco. Never left. Home prices averaging is {home_feel}. The airport connections are solid which matters if you travel. Would love local perspectives.

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Lucy Martinez

Housing market in San Francisco right now

Just moved here 13 months ago and Homes are going for about $1,380,500 on average. Rent is about $2,419/month for a decent place. It's a a major city city with about 836K people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's chan...

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Claire Kim

Things that make San Francisco unique

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 5.7%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,419/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this? Any help is appreciated. Property taxes are high but you get good servi...

4 replies 67 upvotes best-worst
Bella Ramirez

Best apartments in San Francisco under ?

Hello, You can expect to pay around $2,419 for rent here. Poverty rate is 5.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 59°F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $2,419/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not jus...

14 replies 1 upvotes housing
Julian W.

Best hidden gems in San Francisco

OK so Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $141,446 in San Francisco. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better ...

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Bruce W.

San Francisco quality of life — am I missing something?

So, The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $141,446 in San Francisco. The median home value here is around $1,380,500, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoo...

4 replies 17 upvotes living
Dylan Rivera

Working in San Francisco — salaries realistic?

Hey, Rent is about $2,419/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider — San Francisco sits at 669.6 per 100K. Household incomes average around $141,446 in San Francisco. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wo...

3 replies 63 upvotes jobs
bostongirl2026

Things I wish someone told me about San Francisco

So hear me out. My wife and I moved here from Columbus about 8 years ago. I don't understand why more people don't talk about Pacific Heights. I'm paying /mo for a 2-bed in Pacific Heights and honestly seems high for what I get. I'm paying /mo for a 2-bed in Pacific Heights and honestly seems high...

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Melanie Hill

Freelancing from San Francisco — experience?

First post here. I'm a college student here and It's a a major city city with about 836K people. Average temperature is around 59°F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar situation?

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minneapolis_asher

Is San Francisco still affordable?

Alright, Been living here since 2011. Median household income is $141,446, which feels pretty solid for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

3 replies 60 upvotes housing
Dylan Rivera

Relocating to San Francisco, CA — pros and cons?

Hey folks, You can expect to pay around $2,419 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

3 replies 25 upvotes moving
Landon Watson

Best kept secrets of San Francisco, CA

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2017. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic ca...

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Adrian J.

Anyone regret moving to San Francisco?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $1,380,500, which is pretty steep.

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Helen G.

Most overrated things about San Francisco

So, I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider — San Francisco sits at 669.6 per 100K. Household incomes average around $141,446 in San Francisco. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Should I be...

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Jack W.

Anyone else love living in San Francisco?

Average temperature is around 59°F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider — San Francisco sits at 669.6 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. ...

22 replies 37 upvotes living
Kayden Murphy

Commute times in San Francisco — how bad?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a major city city with about 836K people. With a population of 836K, San Francisco is a major city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Let me know your thoughts.

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Gabriel

Most overrated things about San Francisco

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $2,419 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Let me know your thoughts. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the...

3 replies 75 upvotes best-worst
columbuschef2021

Moving to San Francisco solo - advice?

I know this gets asked a lot but I travel for work but San Francisco is home base. I'm paying /mo for a 1-bed in Castro and honestly is manageable on my salary. The parks system here is underrated. Roast me or validate me, I can take it.

4 replies 120 upvotes moving
Kaylee Adams

What San Francisco does better than anywhere else

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $141,446 in San Francisco. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Anyone in a similar situation?

2 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
bostongirl2026

Most overrated things about San Francisco

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 5.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — San Francisco sits at 669.6 per 100K. Rent is about $2,419/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decen...

9 replies 38 upvotes best-worst
Maverick Morris

Commute times in San Francisco — how bad?

Hi all, I'm originally from Las Vegas and Rent is about $2,419/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $1,380,500, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for San Francisco? Cheers. It's not p...

1 replies 57 upvotes jobs
Parker R.

Is San Francisco safe at night?

Alright here goes, Born and raised San Francisco. Never left. People here are friendlier than I expected coming from Omaha. Property values in Inner Sunset went up 15% last year alone. Property values in Inner Sunset went up 15% last year alone. The community in Sunset is really tight-knit. Groce...

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Bella Ramirez

Is San Francisco bike-friendly?

So hear me out. I travel for work but San Francisco is home base. I keep discovering new spots even after 4 years. Median income here is around which {inc_feel}. A friend just bought in Hayes Valley for K and I'm not sure if that was smart. I keep discovering new spots even after 4 years. I've n...

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