The San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metropolitan area is the 11th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 5,148,614 spread across 144 cities and towns in CA. Anchored by San Francisco, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area earn an average household income of $166,782, while the average home value sits at $1,373,873. Renters in the area pay an average of $2,753 per month, making the cost of living relatively high compared to the national average. About 57.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's highly educated workforce.

The San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro reports an average violent crime rate of 263.5 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 2,672.7 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 59.0°F, with distinct four-season weather. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 5.0%, indicating strong economic conditions.

With 144 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area offers a wide variety of living options. The sheer number of cities provides prospective residents with diverse choices in terms of housing, schools, commute times, and neighborhood character. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

1 San Francisco CA 836,321

2 Oakland CA 438,072

3 Fremont CA 228,518

4 Hayward CA 159,201

5 Sunnyvale CA 153,455

6 Vallejo CA 124,637

7 Concord CA 124,260

8 Berkeley CA 120,223

9 Antioch CA 115,759

10 Richmond CA 115,396

11 San Mateo CA 103,555

12 Daly City CA 102,560

13 San Leandro CA 88,531

14 Livermore CA 85,870

15 San Ramon CA 85,734

16 Redwood City CA 82,423

17 Mountain View CA 82,363

18 Milpitas CA 78,216

19 Pleasanton CA 77,500

20 Alameda CA 76,876

21 Dublin CA 70,542

22 Walnut Creek CA 69,790

23 Union City CA 68,141

24 Palo Alto CA 67,231

25 Castro Valley CA 65,389

26 Brentwood CA 64,609

27 South San Francisco CA 64,487

28 San Rafael CA 60,604

29 Petaluma CA 59,321

30 Cupertino CA 58,886

31 Novato CA 52,689

32 Newark CA 47,145

33 Oakley CA 44,311

34 Danville CA 43,426

35 San Bruno CA 42,612

36 Pacifica CA 37,527

37 Martinez CA 36,926

38 Pleasant Hill CA 34,335

39 Foster City CA 32,964

40 Menlo Park CA 32,775

41 San Pablo CA 31,771

42 Los Altos CA 30,736

43 Burlingame CA 30,526

44 San Carlos CA 29,797

45 San Lorenzo CA 29,453

46 East Palo Alto CA 29,143

47 Belmont CA 27,505

48 Hercules CA 26,245

49 Lafayette CA 25,277

50 Ashland CA 22,784

51 Millbrae CA 22,589

52 Albany CA 19,768

53 Orinda CA 19,472

54 Pinole CA 18,835

55 Stanford CA 17,958

56 Moraga CA 16,790

57 El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) CA 15,823

58 Cherryland CA 14,575

59 Alamo CA 14,441

60 Mill Valley CA 14,064

61 North Fair Oaks CA 13,327

62 Larkspur CA 12,856

63 Emeryville CA 12,756

64 San Anselmo CA 12,711

65 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley CA 12,153

66 Half Moon Bay CA 11,454

67 Hillsborough CA 11,122

68 Piedmont CA 11,012

69 Clayton CA 10,962

70 Blackhawk CA 10,404

71 Corte Madera CA 10,101

72 Fairview CA 10,033

73 Tiburon CA 9,035

74 Rodeo CA 8,735

75 Los Altos Hills CA 8,367

76 Sausalito CA 7,171

77 Kentfield CA 7,128

78 Contra Costa Centre CA 7,127

79 Atherton CA 7,021

80 Camino Tassajara CA 6,395

81 Lucas Valley-Marinwood CA 6,331

82 Saranap CA 5,693

83 Strawberry CDP (Marin County) CA 5,496

84 Kensington CA 5,292

85 El Granada CA 5,231

86 Woodside CA 5,181

87 El Cerrito CA 5,121

88 Tara Hills CA 4,912

89 Brisbane CA 4,718

90 Pacheco CA 4,657

91 Broadmoor CA 4,467

92 Emerald Lake Hills CA 4,396

93 Portola Valley CA 4,329

94 San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) CA 3,991

95 Santa Venetia CA 3,937

96 North Richmond CA 3,935

97 Loyola CA 3,883

98 Crockett CA 3,642

99 Rollingwood CA 3,623

100 Vine Hill CA 3,617

101 Marin City CA 3,597

102 West Menlo Park CA 3,382

103 East Richmond Heights CA 3,311

104 Moss Beach CA 3,016

105 Reliez Valley CA 3,006

106 Montara CA 2,897

107 Sleepy Hollow CA 2,644

108 Ross CA 2,626

109 Highlands CA 2,535

110 Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) CA 2,533

111 Belvedere CA 2,415

112 Penngrove CA 2,123

113 Montalvin Manor CA 2,080

114 Knightsen CA 2,018

115 Byron CA 1,876

116 Lagunitas-Forest Knolls CA 1,795

117 Woodacre CA 1,574

118 Black Point-Green Point CA 1,560

119 Baywood Park CA 1,481

120 Colma CA 1,441

121 Inverness CA 1,396

122 Castle Hill CA 1,303

123 Bolinas CA 1,176

124 Ladera CA 1,160

125 La Honda CA 1,094

126 Diablo CA 1,072

127 Acalanes Ridge CA 1,025

128 Shell Ridge CA 998

129 Alhambra Valley CA 937

130 Sunol CA 931

131 Alto CA 866

132 Norris Canyon CA 846

133 Petaluma Center CA 815

134 North Gate CA 719

135 San Geronimo CA 562

136 Pescadero CA 478

137 Point Reyes Station CA 465

138 Muir Beach CA 399

139 Stinson Beach CA 366

140 Loma Mar CA 319

141 Dillon Beach CA 224

142 Port Costa CA 194

143 Tomales CA 192

144 Nicasio CA 113

Avg Annual Temperature	59.0°F
Avg January Temp	49.7°F
Avg July Temp	67.2°F
Avg Annual Precipitation	26.2"

Avg Violent Crime Rate	263.5 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate	2672.7 per 1K

Avg Unemployment Rate	3.5%
Avg Poverty Rate	5.0%
Avg Median Age	44.6

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area

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Hayward, CA

Sunnyvale, CA

Vallejo, CA

Concord, CA

Berkeley, CA

Antioch, CA

Richmond, CA

San Mateo, CA

Daly City, CA

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