Outer Sunset is home to 16,711 people in San Francisco. Median home value sits at $1,291,011. 38% of locals were born outside the United States. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Renters pay $2,965 a month at the median. At a median age of 44.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 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
Land area
0.87 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.65 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.5
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-Hispanic36.3%(6,065)
Black1.3%(211)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,562)
Asian48.4%(8,081)
Other4.7%(792)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(6,065)
Black1.3%(211)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,562)
Asian48.4%(8,081)
Other4.7%(792)
Diversity Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
