NEIGHBORHOOD
Inner Sunset
California · San Francisco · 18,472 residents · 0.703 sq mi
The short version
Inner Sunset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,437. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,561,484. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Inner Sunset; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
18,472
Population density
26,276 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$153,437
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$91,958
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.5%
Retail trade5.6%
Other services5.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Public administration2.8%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Education & health services0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,561,484
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,933
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.8%
64.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(8,248)
Black1.6%(298)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(2,246)
Asian34%(6,273)
Other7.6%(1,407)
Diversity Score83.1%(15,342)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(8,248)
Black1.6%(298)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(2,246)
Asian34%(6,273)
Other7.6%(1,407)
Diversity Score83.1%(15,342)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
74.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.7%
Female
52.3%
Foreign born
24.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Inner Sunset, San Francisco, California?
Inner Sunset, San Francisco, California has about 18,472 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Inner Sunset, San Francisco, California?
The typical household in Inner Sunset, San Francisco, California earns about $153,437 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Inner Sunset, San Francisco, California expensive?
In Inner Sunset, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,561,484, and the typical rent is about $2,933 a month.
How educated are people in Inner Sunset, San Francisco, California?
About 74.3% of adults age 25 and over in Inner Sunset, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Inner Sunset, San Francisco, California?
About 8.8% of people in Inner Sunset, 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