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Diamond Heights

California · San Francisco · 8,963 residents · 0.708 sq mi
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The short version

Diamond Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $185,765. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,818,379. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the San Francisco median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Diamond Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,963
Population density
12,660 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$185,765
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$121,917
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,818,379
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,839
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(4,415)
Black6.6%(588)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(1,092)
Asian20.7%(1,854)
Other11.3%(1,014)
Diversity Score85.3%(7,648)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(4,415)
Black6.6%(588)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(1,092)
Asian20.7%(1,854)
Other11.3%(1,014)
Diversity Score85.3%(7,648)
Diversity Score
85
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
46.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Foreign born
26.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Diamond Heights, San Francisco, California has about 8,963 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Diamond Heights, San Francisco, California earns about $185,765 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Diamond Heights, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Diamond Heights, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,818,379, and the typical rent is about $2,839 a month.

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

About 73.9% of adults age 25 and over in Diamond Heights, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.3% of people in Diamond 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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