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Telegraph Hill

California · San Francisco · 4,881 residents · 0.147 sq mi
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The short version

Telegraph Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,163. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,473,993. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Telegraph Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,881
Population density
33,204 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,163
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$116,808
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$1,473,993
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,410
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.2%
81.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(2,079)
Black2.8%(135)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(472)
Asian39.2%(1,911)
Other5.8%(284)
Diversity Score81.5%(3,977)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(2,079)
Black2.8%(135)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(472)
Asian39.2%(1,911)
Other5.8%(284)
Diversity Score81.5%(3,977)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
23.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
25.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
53.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
Female
45.1%
Foreign born
31.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Telegraph Hill, San Francisco, California has about 4,881 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Telegraph Hill, San Francisco, California earns about $126,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Telegraph Hill, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Telegraph Hill, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,473,993, and the typical rent is about $2,410 a month.

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

About 59.1% of adults age 25 and over in Telegraph Hill, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.1% of people in Telegraph 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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