NEIGHBORHOOD
Excelsior
California · San Francisco · 17,745 residents · 0.582 sq mi
The short version
Excelsior is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,600. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $1,151,400. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Excelsior; 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 42.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
17,745
Population density
30,490 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$123,600
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$52,893
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
Retail trade7.4%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Other services7.1%
Public administration5.5%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,151,400
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,650
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.9%
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.8%(2,975)
Black1.7%(306)
Hispanic / Latino35%(6,208)
Asian41.7%(7,406)
Other4.8%(850)
Diversity Score84.1%(14,922)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.8%(2,975)
Black1.7%(306)
Hispanic / Latino35%(6,208)
Asian41.7%(7,406)
Other4.8%(850)
Diversity Score84.1%(14,922)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
39.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Excelsior, San Francisco, California?
Excelsior, San Francisco, California has about 17,745 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Excelsior, San Francisco, California?
The typical household in Excelsior, San Francisco, California earns about $123,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Excelsior, San Francisco, California expensive?
In Excelsior, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,151,400, and the typical rent is about $2,650 a month.
How educated are people in Excelsior, San Francisco, California?
About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Excelsior, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Excelsior, San Francisco, California?
About 10.3% of people in Excelsior, San Francisco, California live below the federal poverty line.
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San FranciscoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024