North Beach is a neighborhood of 5,742 people in San Francisco. The typical home is worth $1,697,375. Owners hold 25% of the housing stock. This is an unusually credentialed place: 61% of adults have a four-year degree. Density works out to 48,252 people per square mile. Median household income runs $131,803, well clear of the $82,259 US median. 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
Land area
0.12 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.27 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.9
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-Hispanic40%(2,298)
Black6.8%(392)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(787)
Asian35.9%(2,062)
Other3.5%(203)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40%(2,298)
Black6.8%(392)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(787)
Asian35.9%(2,062)
Other3.5%(203)
Diversity Score
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
