In San Francisco, California, the median home price is $1,369,235; median household income is $140,970; the population is 830,235; schools rate 5.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 760.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.4 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
San Francisco at a glance
Population
830,235
Median Household Income
$140,970
Typical Home Value
$1,369,235
School District Rating
5.5
Violent Crime Rate
760.5
Avg Commute Time
30.4
About San Francisco
San Francisco has a population of 830,235. The median home value is $1,369,235, 59% above the California median. Median household income is $140,970 (42% above the California median). The most populated towns are Merced-McLaren, Western Addition-Buena Vista-Eureka Valley, and Richmond-Presidio-Marina.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in San Francisco
8 towns, by population.
San Francisco at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of San Francisco?
- San Francisco has a population of 830,235 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in San Francisco?
- The median home value in San Francisco is $1,369,235. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in San Francisco?
- Median household income in San Francisco is $140,970 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is San Francisco in?
- San Francisco is in California.
- How many towns are in San Francisco?
- San Francisco contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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