San Francisco, CA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 823,416
Crime Rate High
Cost of Living High
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price High
Median Income Low

Climate

San Francisco is known for its fog and cool, moist weather.

Geography

San Francisco is built on 40 hills on the North American plate, very near a fault line. San Francisco Bay is to the east and the Golden Gate to the north.

Cultural Attractions

The list of cultural attractions in the city seems endless. The Museum of Modern Art, Chinatown, and Haight-Ashbury district are just a few of the many must-sees.

Economy

Tourism, finance, and technology are the backbone of the city’s economy.

Fun Fact

San Francisco is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the United States.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
823,416
Population under 55:
73.6%
Population over 55:
26.4%

City Detail

Crime rate:
High
Closest large city:
Oakland

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
74°F July High, 41°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$56,910
Median home price:
$635,000
Average property tax:
$6,305

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
9.2%
Average
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
140
Middle schools:
97
High schools:
54

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
8
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
23
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
29

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
10/2
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
46/5
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
68/5

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
2778

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