Living in Daly City, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Daly City · Census data 2020–2024
Daly City has 101,964 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $123,547 (25% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,115,000, the median rent is $2,551/month.
Daly City at a glance
- Population
- 101,964
- Median age
- 42.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $123,547State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,115,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,551/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 60.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Daly City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Daly City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Daly City the median home value is $1,115,000, 235% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,551 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,614 a month in housing costs.
Daly City median household income
The median household income in Daly City is $123,547 and the income per person is $50,863. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Daly City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 35,922
- Owner-occupied
- 60.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.8%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 3.13
Daly City demographics
- Population
- 101,964
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 32,262
- Foreign-born
- 49.7%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Daly City ›
Education in Daly City
38.9% of adults 25 and older in Daly City have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Daly City
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 55.5%
- Public transit
- 11.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Daly City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daly City | 101,964 | $123,547 | $1,115,000 | $2,551 |
| Broadmoor | 4,586 | $167,396 | $1,254,600 | $3,501 |
| Colma | 1,636 | $148,295 | $1,062,000 | $2,303 |
| Brisbane | 4,692 | $156,169 | $1,232,200 | $2,574 |
| San Bruno | 42,307 | $141,272 | $1,207,500 | $2,773 |
| South San Francisco | 64,305 | $136,578 | $1,188,800 | $2,802 |
| Pacifica | 37,261 | $160,523 | $1,249,800 | $3,098 |
| Millbrae | 22,689 | $163,476 | $1,934,900 | $3,272 |
| Burlingame | 30,525 | $174,000 | $2,000,001 | $2,785 |
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What is the median household income in Daly City, CA?
The median household income in Daly City is $123,547, 25% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Daly City?
The median home value in Daly City is $1,115,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Daly City?
The median gross rent in Daly City is $2,551 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Daly City, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Daly City?
The median age in Daly City is 42.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Daly City?
The average commute to work in Daly City is 29 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Daly City?
The unemployment rate in Daly City is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Daly City?
38.9% of adults in Daly City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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