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Lower Pacific Heights

California · San Francisco · 10,416 residents · 0.319 sq mi
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The short version

Lower Pacific Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,379. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,475,236. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Lower Pacific Heights; 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 41.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,416
Population density
32,652 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,379
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$108,346
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,475,236
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,534
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.6%
74.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(5,288)
Black8.6%(899)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(969)
Asian27.5%(2,869)
Other3.8%(391)
Diversity Score81.1%(8,448)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(5,288)
Black8.6%(899)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(969)
Asian27.5%(2,869)
Other3.8%(391)
Diversity Score81.1%(8,448)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
27.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California?

Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California has about 10,416 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California?

The typical household in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California earns about $136,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,475,236, and the typical rent is about $2,534 a month.

How educated are people in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California?

About 71.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California?

About 13.6% of people in Lower Pacific Heights, 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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