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Potrero Hill

California · San Francisco · 11,561 residents · 0.636 sq mi
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The short version

Potrero Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $219,650. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,637,980. Households here earn about 56% more than the San Francisco median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Potrero Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,561
Population density
18,178 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$219,650
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$130,472
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food8%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,637,980
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,159
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.9%
49.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(5,771)
Black3.8%(442)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,552)
Asian23.3%(2,688)
Other9.6%(1,108)
Diversity Score83.5%(9,655)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(5,771)
Black3.8%(442)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,552)
Asian23.3%(2,688)
Other9.6%(1,108)
Diversity Score83.5%(9,655)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
81.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Foreign born
23.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, California?

Potrero Hill, San Francisco, California has about 11,561 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, California?

The typical household in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, California earns about $219,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potrero Hill, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Potrero Hill, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,637,980, and the typical rent is about $3,159 a month.

How educated are people in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, California?

About 82.7% of adults age 25 and over in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, California?

About 9.5% of people in Potrero Hill, 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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