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Mission

California · San Francisco · 51,171 residents · 1.763 sq mi
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The short version

Mission is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,615. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,327,819. These figures are approximated by combining the 16 census tracts that make up Mission; 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 38.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,171
Population density
29,025 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,615
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$90,762
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,327,819
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,483
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.1%
70.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(19,340)
Black4.9%(2,493)
Hispanic / Latino33.8%(17,294)
Asian16%(8,173)
Other7.6%(3,871)
Diversity Score88.7%(45,371)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(19,340)
Black4.9%(2,493)
Hispanic / Latino33.8%(17,294)
Asian16%(8,173)
Other7.6%(3,871)
Diversity Score88.7%(45,371)
Diversity Score
89
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
23.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Foreign born
31.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mission, San Francisco, California?

Mission, San Francisco, California has about 51,171 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mission, San Francisco, California?

The typical household in Mission, San Francisco, California earns about $145,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mission, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Mission, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,327,819, and the typical rent is about $2,483 a month.

How educated are people in Mission, San Francisco, California?

About 58.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mission, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mission, San Francisco, California?

About 12.1% of people in Mission, 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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