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San Francisco
  • City in California
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San Francisco

#2 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A
    San Francisco is a city in California with a population of 865,933. San Francisco is in San Francisco County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in San Francisco offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In San Francisco there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in San Francisco and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in San Francisco are highly rated.
    About San Francisco...
    Population
    865,933
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,194,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,130
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      62%
    • Own
      38%
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    San Francisco Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      245.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      22.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      270.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      845.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,872.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      676.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      23%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in San Francisco

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $126,187
    National
    $69,021
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