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South San Francisco, CA
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South San Francisco, CA
At a Glance
How South San Francisco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South San Francisco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South San Francisco a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South San Francisco residents earn a median household income of $135,909 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,431. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 South San Francisco is $1,160,100 , 312% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,212,996. Median rent is $2,833/month, with 30.4% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
South San Francisco reports 243 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,174/100K. The murder rate is 2.9/100K.
Education
40.1% of adults in South San Francisco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South San Francisco has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.