South San Francisco

California

B+Renter Score

Population

64,305

Median Income

$137K

% Renters

41%

Median Rent

$2,802/mo

Available Rentals

#139

Most Diverseof 528 in Sf Bay Area

#292

Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area

#85

Best Public Schoolsof 135 in Sf Bay Area

#363

Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area

#377

Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area

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Rent Affordability

How does South San Francisco compare?

Median rent relative to San Francisco and the broader Bay Area market.

vs San Francisco Average+3% higher

vs Bay Area Average+6% higher

vs National Average+100% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in South San Francisco pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

11%

$2,000+

81%

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingD+

SafetyC+

NightlifeA-

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA-

Compare Nearby Cities

NeighborhoodMedian RentAvailableOverall

South San Francisco$2,802—B+

Belmont$2,8750A+

Aquatic Park / Ft. Mason$2,8353A+

Ashbury Heights$3,2974A+

Alamo Square$2,1314A+

Buena Vista$2,95425A+

Weather

Average Temperatures

Monthly high and low temperatures in South San Francisco.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for South San Francisco.

Population64,305

Median Age50

Median Income$137K

Diversity Index: 0.62

Asian

42%

Hispanic

32%

White

20%

Two or More

Black

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in South San Francisco.

Home Types

Single Family

58%

Large Apt Building

21%

Small Apt Building

10%

Townhouse

10%

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

15%

1980–1999

15%

1960–1979

27%

1940–1959

36%

Before 1939

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28 min

Drive Alone61%

Walk/Bike3%

Work from Home17%

Schools

Elementary Schools (6)

A-

Buri Buri Elementary School

K-5 · 555 students

22:1

B+

Ponderosa Elementary School

K-5 · 370 students

21:1

B-

Spruce Elementary School

K-5 · 394 students

22:1

B-

Sunshine Gardens Elementary School

K-5 · 334 students

21:1

B-

Los Cerritos Elementary School

K-5 · 305 students

20:1

C+

Martin Elementary School

K-5 · 382 students

20:1

Middle Schools (5)

St. Veronica Catholic School

K-8 · 276 students

25:1

A-

Westborough Middle School

6-8 · 519 students

17:1

B+

Alta Loma Middle School

6-8 · 649 students

18:1

B-

Parkway Heights Middle School

6-8 · 587 students

15:1

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All Souls Catholic School

PK, K-8 · 235 students

20:1

High Schools (3)

A-

El Camino High School

9-12 · 1,088 students

18:1

B+

South San Francisco High School

9-12 · 1,287 students

18:1

—

Baden High School

9-12 · 118 students

13:1

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