Central Sunset is a neighborhood of 23,017 people in San Francisco. Median home value sits at $1,516,968. The foreign-born share is 44%. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. At a median age of 46.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Median rent is $2,757 a month. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Central Sunset; 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 46.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
23,017
Population density
21,391 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.08 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$134,982
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$73,770
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,516,968
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,757
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.9%
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.66 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(6,071)
Black1.8%(421)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(2,214)
Asian54.2%(12,465)
Other8%(1,846)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(6,071)
Black1.8%(421)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(2,214)
Asian54.2%(12,465)
Other8%(1,846)
Diversity Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Central Sunset, San Francisco, California?
Central Sunset, San Francisco, California has about 23,017 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Central Sunset, San Francisco, California?
The typical household in Central Sunset, San Francisco, California earns about $134,982 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Central Sunset, San Francisco, California expensive?
In Central Sunset, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,516,968, and the typical rent is about $2,757 a month.
How educated are people in Central Sunset, San Francisco, California?
About 55.8% of adults age 25 and over in Central Sunset, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Central Sunset, San Francisco, California?
About 7.7% of people in Central Sunset, San Francisco, California live below the federal poverty line.
