With 13,985 people, Noe Valley is a neighborhood in San Francisco. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,910,036. The median household earns $197,233, about 140% above the national median. Renters pay $3,245 a month at the median. Owners hold 43% of the housing stock. 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
Land area
0.58 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.06 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
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-Hispanic58.3%(8,148)
Black1.4%(189)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,871)
Asian16.7%(2,330)
Other10.3%(1,447)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(8,148)
Black1.4%(189)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,871)
Asian16.7%(2,330)
Other10.3%(1,447)
Diversity Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
