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South Beach

California · San Francisco · 17,233 residents · 0.476 sq mi
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The short version

South Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $193,525. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,337,694. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% more than the San Francisco median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up South Beach; 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 34.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
30% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,233
Population density
36,204 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$193,525
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$167,649
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food12.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information2.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,337,694
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,347
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.8%
70.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(5,696)
Black3.8%(659)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(1,802)
Asian47%(8,095)
Other5.7%(981)
Diversity Score81.8%(14,098)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(5,696)
Black3.8%(659)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(1,802)
Asian47%(8,095)
Other5.7%(981)
Diversity Score81.8%(14,098)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
45.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
30.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
81.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
Female
46.0%
Foreign born
45.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in San Francisco

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Places similar to South Beach

Pacific Heights
Pop 16,416
Marina
Pop 16,461
Parkside
Pop 17,960
Noe Valley
Pop 13,985
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SOUTH BEACH VS
Pacific Heights
Income$193,380same
Home value$1,839,696+38%
Population16,416−5%
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SOUTH BEACH VS
Marina
Income$212,096+10%
Home value$1,859,314+39%
Population16,461−4%
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SOUTH BEACH VS
Parkside
Income$173,779−10%
Home value$1,540,718+15%
Population17,960+4%
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SOUTH BEACH VS
Noe Valley
Income$197,233+2%
Home value$1,910,036+43%
Population13,985−19%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Beach, San Francisco, California?

South Beach, San Francisco, California has about 17,233 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Beach, San Francisco, California?

The typical household in South Beach, San Francisco, California earns about $193,525 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Beach, San Francisco, California expensive?

In South Beach, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,337,694, and the typical rent is about $3,347 a month.

How educated are people in South Beach, San Francisco, California?

About 82.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Beach, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Beach, San Francisco, California?

About 8.9% of people in South Beach, 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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