North Waterfront is home to 5,384 people in San Francisco. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,327,461. 17% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 49%. Median household income runs $147,641, well clear of the $82,259 US median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up North Waterfront; 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 41.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,384
Population density
10,374 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.52 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$147,641
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$104,533
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.1%
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
$1,327,461
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,627
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.3%
82.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.77 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
55.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.0
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-Hispanic39.9%(2,149)
Black2.7%(144)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(497)
Asian43.1%(2,321)
Other5.1%(273)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(2,149)
Black2.7%(144)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(497)
Asian43.1%(2,321)
Other5.1%(273)
Diversity Score
80
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in North Waterfront, San Francisco, California?
North Waterfront, San Francisco, California has about 5,384 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in North Waterfront, San Francisco, California?
The typical household in North Waterfront, San Francisco, California earns about $147,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is North Waterfront, San Francisco, California expensive?
In North Waterfront, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,327,461, and the typical rent is about $2,627 a month.
How educated are people in North Waterfront, San Francisco, California?
About 68.9% of adults age 25 and over in North Waterfront, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in North Waterfront, San Francisco, California?
About 11.1% of people in North Waterfront, San Francisco, California live below the federal poverty line.
