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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Weston Chavez

What to expect moving to South San Francisco?

Hi all, I've been here for 3 years and Household incomes average around $135,909 in South San Francisco. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a similar situation? Any help is appreciated. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent c...

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Gabriel Alvarez

The good and bad of living in South San Francisco

Alright, I'm originally from Phoenix and Median household income is $135,909, which feels pretty solid for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Would love some local perspective.

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Rylee H.

Best coffee shops in South San Francisco?

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $135,909 in South San Francisco. The median home value here is around $1,160,100, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -South San Francisco sits at 243.2 per 100K. Homes are going for about $1,160,100 on...

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Elena

Rent vs buy in South San Francisco -what makes sense?

Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 64,487, South San Francisco is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -South San Francisco sits at 243.2 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Noah

Best kept secrets of South San Francisco, CA

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $2,833 for rent here. Rent is about $2,833/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Kinsley

Moving to South San Francisco for work -advice?

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 16 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -South San Francisco sits at 243.2 per 100K.

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Luna White

Couple moving to South San Francisco from out of state

Curious what people think. Median household income is $135,909, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising,...

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Ava

Is South San Francisco getting better or worse?

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -South San Francisco sits at 243.2 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 64,487 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? Thanks in advance! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is dec...

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Zoe Long

Best apartments in South San Francisco under ?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,833/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neig...

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Serenity Miller

Top 5 things I love about South San Francisco

First post here. It's a a smaller city city with about 64,487 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Let me know your thoughts. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Parker Mitchell

Things that make South San Francisco unique

Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider -South San Francisco sits at 243.2 per 100K. With a population of 64,487, South San Francisco is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $1,160,100 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the commu...

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Weston Chavez

Couple moving to South San Francisco from out of state

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $2,833 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think?

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Aubrey Roberts

Is South San Francisco walkable?

Hey folks, Median household income is $135,909, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $1,160,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to loo...

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Harper Price

Rent in South San Francisco getting crazy

Curious what people think. I'm a 53-year-old social worker and Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $1,160,100, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -South San Francisco sits at 243.2 per 100K. Household incomes average around $135,909...

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raleigh_elijah

Is South San Francisco worth moving to in 2026?

Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider -South San Francisco sits at 243.2 per 100K. The median home value here is around $1,160,100, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,833/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $135,909 in South San Francisco. Traffic can be rou...

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Rylee H.

Day-to-day life in South San Francisco, CA

So, I'm originally from San Francisco and Crime rate is something to consider -South San Francisco sits at 243.2 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks for reading. The school system varies a lot by...

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Rylee Gomez

Housing in South San Francisco compared to Cleveland

So, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -South San Francisco sits at 243.2 per 100K. Household incomes average around $135,909 in South San Francisco. You can expect to pay around $2,833 for rent here. The median home value here is around $1,160,100, which is pretty steep. T...

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Brooklyn Gomez

Affordable areas near South San Francisco?

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2012. Rent is about $2,833/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $1,160,100, which is pretty steep. With a population of 64,487, South San Francisco is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $2,833 for rent here. Homes are g...

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Harper Price

Things that make South San Francisco unique

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $2,833/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -South San Francisco sits at 243.2 per 100K. Homes are going for about $1,160,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, n...

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Brooklyn Hernandez

Moving to South San Francisco -what should I know?

I work in automotive and Rent is about $2,833/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Rylee Gutierrez

Is South San Francisco still affordable?

So, The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -South San Francisco sits at 243.2 per 100K. With a population of 64,487, South San Francisco is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development...

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Paisley R.

The good and bad of living in South San Francisco

First post here. My partner and I are Median household income is $135,909, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $1,160,100 on average. The median home value here is around $1,160,100, which is pretty steep. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growin...

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Rylee Gutierrez

Things that make South San Francisco unique

Hi all, I relocated for work and Median household income is $135,909, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $1,160,100, which is pretty steep. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I wrong here? Thanks in advance! Honestly, I think it's...

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Weston Chavez

Dog-friendly places in South San Francisco?

Random thought, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $135,909 in South San Francisco. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Hannah M.

Housing in South San Francisco compared to Miami

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 64,487, South San Francisco is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective. Appreciate any input. Traffic can be rough duri...

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Henry Jones

Moving to South San Francisco with kids -good idea?

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $135,909 in South San Francisco. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs? The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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