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Bernal Heights

California · San Francisco · 24,099 residents · 1.078 sq mi
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Bernal Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $181,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,531,677. Households here earn about 29% more than the San Francisco median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Bernal Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,099
Population density
22,355 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$181,155
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$100,766
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,531,677
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,818
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.9%
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(11,013)
Black2.6%(621)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(6,405)
Asian15%(3,619)
Other10.1%(2,441)
Diversity Score85.9%(20,696)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(11,013)
Black2.6%(621)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(6,405)
Asian15%(3,619)
Other10.1%(2,441)
Diversity Score85.9%(20,696)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Foreign born
25.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, California?

Bernal Heights, San Francisco, California has about 24,099 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, California?

The typical household in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, California earns about $181,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bernal Heights, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Bernal Heights, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,531,677, and the typical rent is about $2,818 a month.

How educated are people in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, California?

About 63.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, California?

About 8.2% of people in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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