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Cow Hollow

California · San Francisco · 8,693 residents · 0.333 sq mi
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The short version

Cow Hollow is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $222,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $2,000,001. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% more than the San Francisco median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Cow Hollow; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,693
Population density
26,105 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$222,286
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$179,276
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,351
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.9%
69.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(6,307)
Black0.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(940)
Asian11%(954)
Other5.3%(462)
Diversity Score55.9%(4,858)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(6,307)
Black0.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(940)
Asian11%(954)
Other5.3%(462)
Diversity Score55.9%(4,858)
Diversity Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
86.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
42.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
21.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, California?

Cow Hollow, San Francisco, California has about 8,693 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, California?

The typical household in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, California earns about $222,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cow Hollow, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Cow Hollow, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,351 a month.

How educated are people in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, California?

About 86.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, California?

About 5.2% of people in Cow Hollow, 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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