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Central Sunset

California · San Francisco · 23,017 residents · 1.076 sq mi
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The short version

Central Sunset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,982. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,516,968. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.2
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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)
Diversity Score77.6%(17,871)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(6,071)
Black1.8%(421)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(2,214)
Asian54.2%(12,465)
Other8%(1,846)
Diversity Score77.6%(17,871)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
Female
52.3%
Foreign born
44.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 20,910
Alum Rock-East Foothills
Pop 25,259
Central Richmond
Pop 25,635
Portola
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Income$135,102same
Home value$632,046−58%
Population20,910−9%
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CENTRAL SUNSET VS
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Income$133,650−1%
Home value$1,021,959−33%
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Income$135,627same
Home value$1,560,242+3%
Population25,635+11%
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Home value$1,121,056−26%
Population20,205−12%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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