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Noe Valley

California · San Francisco · 13,985 residents · 0.575 sq mi
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The short version

Noe Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $197,233. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,910,036. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the San Francisco median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Noe Valley; 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 40.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,985
Population density
24,322 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$197,233
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$138,980
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food10.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,910,036
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,245
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.1%
56.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(8,148)
Black1.4%(189)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,871)
Asian16.7%(2,330)
Other10.3%(1,447)
Diversity Score75.5%(10,559)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(8,148)
Black1.4%(189)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,871)
Asian16.7%(2,330)
Other10.3%(1,447)
Diversity Score75.5%(10,559)
Diversity Score
76
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
85.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Foreign born
23.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Noe Valley, San Francisco, California?

Noe Valley, San Francisco, California has about 13,985 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Noe Valley, San Francisco, California earns about $197,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Noe Valley, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Noe Valley, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,910,036, and the typical rent is about $3,245 a month.

How educated are people in Noe Valley, San Francisco, California?

About 82.7% of adults age 25 and over in Noe Valley, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Noe Valley, San Francisco, California?

About 4.8% of people in Noe Valley, 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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