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Financial District

California · San Francisco · 3,637 residents · 0.289 sq mi
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The short version

Financial District has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,532. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $1,569,785. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 73% less than the San Francisco median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Financial District; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,637
Population density
12,585 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,532
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$57,305
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.650
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,569,785
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,254
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.8%
87.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
40.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(903)
Black1.5%(53)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(341)
Asian59.3%(2,158)
Other5%(182)
Diversity Score71.8%(2,613)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(903)
Black1.5%(53)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(341)
Asian59.3%(2,158)
Other5%(182)
Diversity Score71.8%(2,613)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
49.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
77.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
Female
42.9%
Foreign born
54.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
US average: 13.6%
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FINANCIAL DISTRICT VS
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Income$38,786+1%
Home value$114,901−93%
Population3,870+6%
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FINANCIAL DISTRICT VS
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Income$39,765+3%
Home value$80,004−95%
Population4,147+14%
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FINANCIAL DISTRICT VS
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Income$39,598+3%
Home value$825,143−47%
Population4,493+24%
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Income$34,912−9%
Home value$1,051,300−33%
Population3,358−8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Financial District, San Francisco, California?

Financial District, San Francisco, California has about 3,637 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Financial District, San Francisco, California?

The typical household in Financial District, San Francisco, California earns about $38,532 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Financial District, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Financial District, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,569,785, and the typical rent is about $1,254 a month.

How educated are people in Financial District, San Francisco, California?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Financial District, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Financial District, San Francisco, California?

About 26.1% of people in Financial District, 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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