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CA area data

San francisco, CA

Aggregated across 26 ZIP codes in San francisco.

Population: 819,165 (Census ACS)

The median home value in San francisco, CA is $1.44M — up 10.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.85M after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,506/month. 131 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.44M

Median home value

+10.9%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.44M
1-year appreciation
+10.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
-2.7%
10-year appreciation
+9.9%
All-time peak (2018-11)
$1.61M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.85M
Median list price
$1.68M
Median price per sqft
$908
1-year sale-price change
+19.4%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
1,008
Sale-to-list ratio
111.0%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
418

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$4,506/mo
1-year rent change
+23.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
131
Elementary schools
81
Middle schools
16
High schools
26
Charter schools
13
School districts serving the area
San Francisco Unified, San Francisco County Office of Education, Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) District
Schools include
Tenderloin Community, S.F. County Civic Center Secondary, Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC, Marshall Elementary, Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, coastalFlooding, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AO
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard (1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.3°F
Average high
62.3°F
Average low
51.6°F
Annual precipitation
32.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
32
Days with Good air quality
299
Days with Moderate air quality
65
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
314
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
150,784
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
96,433

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
286
Nearest national park
Presidio of San Francisco (0 mi)
National parks include
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Presidio of San Francisco, Alcatraz Island
Airports within 30 mi
274
Nearest airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
60
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
582
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,384 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,953
Housing built before 1970
69.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.5%
Median annual property tax
$9,434
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
81.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
617,513
Average weekly wage
$3,358
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

San franciscoState medianUS median
Median home value$1.44M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.85M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$4,506/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$9,434$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in San francisco, CA?
$1.44M.
What is the median sale price in San francisco, CA?
$1.85M.
How long do homes take to sell in San francisco, CA?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in San francisco, CA?
Typical rent: $4,506/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in San francisco, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, coastalFlooding, drought.
Is San francisco, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AO; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in San francisco, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in San francisco, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near San francisco, CA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, 1 mi.
How many schools serve San francisco, CA?
131 schools (81 elementary, 16 middle, 26 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is San francisco, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in San francisco, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 32. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in San francisco, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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