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North Beach

California · San Francisco · 5,742 residents · 0.119 sq mi
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The short version

North Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,803. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,697,375. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up North Beach; 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 41.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,742
Population density
48,252 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,803
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$89,269
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,697,375
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,179
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.6%
75.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic40%(2,298)
Black6.8%(392)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(787)
Asian35.9%(2,062)
Other3.5%(203)
Diversity Score85.8%(4,925)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40%(2,298)
Black6.8%(392)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(787)
Asian35.9%(2,062)
Other3.5%(203)
Diversity Score85.8%(4,925)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
Female
52.9%
Foreign born
27.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 5,058
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Pop 5,690
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Home value$734,145−57%
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Home value$854,325−50%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Beach, San Francisco, California?

North Beach, San Francisco, California has about 5,742 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Beach, San Francisco, California earns about $131,803 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Beach, San Francisco, California expensive?

In North Beach, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,697,375, and the typical rent is about $2,179 a month.

How educated are people in North Beach, San Francisco, California?

About 61.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Beach, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Beach, San Francisco, California?

About 13.0% of people in North Beach, 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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