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Nob Hill

California · San Francisco · 19,204 residents · 0.373 sq mi
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The short version

Nob Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,944. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,245,236. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the San Francisco median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Nob Hill; 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 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,204
Population density
51,485 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,944
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$82,358
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,245,236
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,902
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.6%
83.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(7,062)
Black2.9%(566)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,082)
Asian49.5%(9,504)
Other5.2%(990)
Diversity Score76.6%(14,719)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(7,062)
Black2.9%(566)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,082)
Asian49.5%(9,504)
Other5.2%(990)
Diversity Score76.6%(14,719)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
55.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
Female
53.7%
Foreign born
43.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nob Hill, San Francisco, California?

Nob Hill, San Francisco, California has about 19,204 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nob Hill, San Francisco, California earns about $95,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nob Hill, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Nob Hill, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,245,236, and the typical rent is about $1,902 a month.

How educated are people in Nob Hill, San Francisco, California?

About 54.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nob Hill, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nob Hill, San Francisco, California?

About 17.5% of people in Nob Hill, 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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