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Russian Hill

California · San Francisco · 11,130 residents · 0.272 sq mi
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The short version

Russian Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $161,664. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,550,373. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Russian Hill; 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 38.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,130
Population density
40,919 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$161,664
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$111,774
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food10.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,550,373
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,844
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.8%
80.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(6,863)
Black1.5%(166)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(1,364)
Asian17%(1,890)
Other7.6%(847)
Diversity Score71.2%(7,929)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(6,863)
Black1.5%(166)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(1,364)
Asian17%(1,890)
Other7.6%(847)
Diversity Score71.2%(7,929)
Diversity Score
71
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
Female
55.3%
Foreign born
20.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Russian Hill, San Francisco, California has about 11,130 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Russian Hill, San Francisco, California earns about $161,664 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russian Hill, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Russian Hill, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,550,373, and the typical rent is about $2,844 a month.

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

About 79.0% of adults age 25 and over in Russian Hill, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.8% of people in Russian 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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