With 16,416 people, Pacific Heights is a neighborhood in San Francisco. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,839,696. Owners hold 29% of the housing stock. Median household income runs $193,380, well clear of the $82,259 US median. Renters pay $3,163 a month at the median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Pacific Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
16,416
Population density
27,452 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.60 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$193,380
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$163,386
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,839,696
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,163
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.8%
71.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.68 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
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-Hispanic63%(10,334)
Black1.5%(253)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(1,487)
Asian19.5%(3,204)
Other6.9%(1,138)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63%(10,334)
Black1.5%(253)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(1,487)
Asian19.5%(3,204)
Other6.9%(1,138)
Diversity Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California?
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California has about 16,416 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California?
The typical household in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California earns about $193,380 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California expensive?
In Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,839,696, and the typical rent is about $3,163 a month.
How educated are people in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California?
About 84.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California?
About 3.7% of people in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California live below the federal poverty line.
