At a Glance
Median Income
$141,446
$90,285 per capita
Home Value
$1,380,500
Zillow: $1,424,767
Median Rent
$2,419/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
597/100K
3,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.1%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
17.5%
9.1% smoking rate
How San Francisco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Francisco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Francisco a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Francisco residents earn a median household income of $141,446 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $90,285. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 66,657 business establishments, including 4,208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Francisco is $1,380,500 , 390% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,424,767. Median rent is $2,419/month, with 24.4% 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 1945.
Safety & Crime
San Francisco reports 597 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,962/100K. The murder rate is 4.4/100K.
Education
60.1% of adults in San Francisco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% above the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Francisco has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population836,321
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density17,912/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born34.2%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$141,446
Per Capita$90,285
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$268,322M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,348
Housing
F
Home Value$1,380,500
Rent$2,419
Ownership38.5%
Zillow$1,424,767
Housing Units408,198
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent597/100K
Property3,962/100K
Murder4.4/100K
Assault290/100K
Burglary637/100K
Health
Obesity17.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,634/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.1%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+24.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 16% / D 80%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations643
Libraries33
Did You Know?
San Francisco was founded in 1776.
The median home in San Francisco was built in 1945.
21.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
27.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
34.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 4,208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.