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Outer Sunset

California · San Francisco · 16,711 residents · 0.865 sq mi
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The short version

Outer Sunset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,291,011. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Outer Sunset; 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 44.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,711
Population density
19,319 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,357
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$68,192
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,291,011
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,965
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.8%
44.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(6,065)
Black1.3%(211)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,562)
Asian48.4%(8,081)
Other4.7%(792)
Diversity Score77.9%(13,020)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(6,065)
Black1.3%(211)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,562)
Asian48.4%(8,081)
Other4.7%(792)
Diversity Score77.9%(13,020)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
38.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Outer Sunset, San Francisco, California?

Outer Sunset, San Francisco, California has about 16,711 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Outer Sunset, San Francisco, California?

The typical household in Outer Sunset, San Francisco, California earns about $135,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Outer Sunset, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Outer Sunset, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,291,011, and the typical rent is about $2,965 a month.

How educated are people in Outer Sunset, San Francisco, California?

About 54.7% of adults age 25 and over in Outer Sunset, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Outer Sunset, San Francisco, California?

About 8.4% of people in Outer Sunset, 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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