South San Francisco, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
64,487 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$135,909 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,160,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$767 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,600 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Mateo County
3
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Mateo County
4
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 75% of residents leaning left and 20% leaning right.

Liberal (77%) (20%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 50
Feb 4 0 52
Mar 2 0 54
Apr 1 0 56
May 1 0 59
Jun 0 0 62
Jul 0 0 63
Aug 0 0 64
Sep 0 0 64
Oct 1 0 61
Nov 2 0 55
Dec 4 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Martin Elementary
2 miles, NW · 1.4star
Brisbane Elementary
2 miles, N · 4.1star
Spruce Elementary
2 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Colleges

Unitek College
4 miles, NW
Skyline College
5 miles, W · 2.3star
Hilltop Beauty School
6 miles, NW · 1.4star
City College of San Francisco
6 miles, N · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Peninsula Medical Center
4 miles, SW · 5star
Seton Medical Center
6 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Airports

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