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North Waterfront

California · San Francisco · 5,384 residents · 0.519 sq mi
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The short version

North Waterfront is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,327,461. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
55.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.0
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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)
Diversity Score80.4%(4,328)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(2,149)
Black2.7%(144)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(497)
Asian43.1%(2,321)
Other5.1%(273)
Diversity Score80.4%(4,328)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Foreign born
49.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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