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Pacific Heights

California · San Francisco · 16,416 residents · 0.598 sq mi
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Pacific Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $193,380. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,839,696. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the San Francisco 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.5
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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)
Diversity Score69%(11,335)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63%(10,334)
Black1.5%(253)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(1,487)
Asian19.5%(3,204)
Other6.9%(1,138)
Diversity Score69%(11,335)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
Female
52.5%
Foreign born
22.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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