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Hayes Valley

California · San Francisco · 12,091 residents · 0.265 sq mi
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The short version

Hayes Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,265. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,216,697. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Hayes Valley; 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 35.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,091
Population density
45,626 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,265
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$93,374
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,216,697
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,451
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.9%
83.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(6,011)
Black7.2%(870)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(2,015)
Asian17.7%(2,136)
Other8.8%(1,059)
Diversity Score85.1%(10,293)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(6,011)
Black7.2%(870)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(2,015)
Asian17.7%(2,136)
Other8.8%(1,059)
Diversity Score85.1%(10,293)
Diversity Score
85
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
31.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
49.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
Female
43.1%
Foreign born
21.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California?

Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California has about 12,091 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California?

The typical household in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California earns about $131,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,216,697, and the typical rent is about $2,451 a month.

How educated are people in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California?

About 65.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California?

About 13.4% of people in Hayes Valley, 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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