Hunters Point is a neighborhood of 5,840 people in San Francisco. 17% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $893,200. The median age is 28.9, younger than the US median of 38.9. 33.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Households here earn about 59% less than in San Francisco as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Hunters Point; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,840
Population density
4,563 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.28 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,958
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$33,164
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$893,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,307
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.0%
83.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.78 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
73.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.4
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-Hispanic5%(294)
Black41.6%(2,430)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(1,278)
Asian18.3%(1,071)
Other13.1%(767)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5%(294)
Black41.6%(2,430)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(1,278)
Asian18.3%(1,071)
Other13.1%(767)
Diversity Score
91
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Hunters Point, San Francisco, California?
Hunters Point, San Francisco, California has about 5,840 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Hunters Point, San Francisco, California?
The typical household in Hunters Point, San Francisco, California earns about $57,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Hunters Point, San Francisco, California expensive?
In Hunters Point, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $893,200, and the typical rent is about $1,307 a month.
How educated are people in Hunters Point, San Francisco, California?
About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hunters Point, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Hunters Point, San Francisco, California?
About 33.0% of people in Hunters Point, San Francisco, California live below the federal poverty line.
