NEIGHBORHOOD
Lakeshore
California · San Francisco · 5,690 residents · 2.05 sq mi
The short version
Lakeshore is a neighborhood of 5,690 people in San Francisco. This is an unusually credentialed place: 69% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $1,545,344. Median rent is $3,092 a month. The foreign-born share is 34%. The median age is 45.7, about 7 years above the US median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Lakeshore; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,690
Population density
2,773 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.05 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$142,880
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$74,983
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.7%
Other services7.2%
Public administration5.9%
Retail trade4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,545,344
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,092
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.8%
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.37 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.8
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-Hispanic26.1%(1,486)
Black2.6%(150)
Hispanic / Latino8%(456)
Asian51.7%(2,941)
Other11.5%(657)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(1,486)
Black2.6%(150)
Hispanic / Latino8%(456)
Asian51.7%(2,941)
Other11.5%(657)
Diversity Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
68.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Foreign born
34.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Lakeshore, San Francisco, California?
Lakeshore, San Francisco, California has about 5,690 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lakeshore, San Francisco, California?
The typical household in Lakeshore, San Francisco, California earns about $142,880 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lakeshore, San Francisco, California expensive?
In Lakeshore, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,545,344, and the typical rent is about $3,092 a month.
How educated are people in Lakeshore, San Francisco, California?
About 68.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeshore, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lakeshore, San Francisco, California?
About 7.4% of people in Lakeshore, 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