Living in South San Francisco, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South San Francisco · Census data 2020–2024
South San Francisco has 64,305 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $136,578 (38% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,188,800, the median rent is $2,802/month.
South San Francisco at a glance
- Population
- 64,305
- Median age
- 43.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $136,578State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,188,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,802/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 59%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is South San Francisco a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 62% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South San Francisco
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South San Francisco the median home value is $1,188,800, 257% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,802 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,731 a month in housing costs.
South San Francisco median household income
The median household income in South San Francisco is $136,578 and the income per person is $62,611. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in South San Francisco: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,515
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
- Renter-occupied
- 41%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.90
South San Francisco demographics
- Population
- 64,305
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 21,838
- Foreign-born
- 40.2%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South San Francisco ›
Education in South San Francisco
40.8% of adults 25 and older in South San Francisco have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South San Francisco
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 61.4%
- Public transit
- 5.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
South San Francisco vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco | 64,305 | $136,578 | $1,188,800 | $2,802 |
| Brisbane | 4,692 | $156,169 | $1,232,200 | $2,574 |
| San Bruno | 42,307 | $141,272 | $1,207,500 | $2,773 |
| Millbrae | 22,689 | $163,476 | $1,934,900 | $3,272 |
| Colma | 1,636 | $148,295 | $1,062,000 | $2,303 |
| Burlingame | 30,525 | $174,000 | $2,000,001 | $2,785 |
| Daly City | 101,964 | $123,547 | $1,115,000 | $2,551 |
| Broadmoor | 4,586 | $167,396 | $1,254,600 | $3,501 |
| Pacifica | 37,261 | $160,523 | $1,249,800 | $3,098 |
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What is the median household income in South San Francisco, CA?
The median household income in South San Francisco is $136,578, 38% 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 South San Francisco?
The median home value in South San Francisco is $1,188,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in South San Francisco?
The median gross rent in South San Francisco is $2,802 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is South San Francisco, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 62% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in South San Francisco?
The median age in South San Francisco is 43.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in South San Francisco?
The average commute to work in South San Francisco is 26 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South San Francisco?
The unemployment rate in South San Francisco is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South San Francisco?
40.8% of adults in South San Francisco 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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