With 12,091 people, Hayes Valley is a neighborhood in San Francisco. Median home value sits at $1,216,697. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Owners hold 17% of the housing stock. Density works out to 45,626 people per square mile. Renters pay $2,451 a month at the median. 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
Land area
0.27 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
1.96 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(6,011)
Black7.2%(870)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(2,015)
Asian17.7%(2,136)
Other8.8%(1,059)
Diversity Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
