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Van Ness - Civic Center

California · San Francisco · 16,950 residents · 0.408 sq mi
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The short version

Van Ness - Civic Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,021. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,085,479. Despite a median home value of $1,085,479, the poverty rate sits 50% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Van Ness - Civic Center; 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 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,950
Population density
41,544 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,021
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$97,997
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,085,479
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,231
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.3%
83.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(6,378)
Black8.9%(1,512)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(2,686)
Asian28.6%(4,847)
Other9%(1,527)
Diversity Score91.9%(15,582)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(6,378)
Black8.9%(1,512)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(2,686)
Asian28.6%(4,847)
Other9%(1,527)
Diversity Score91.9%(15,582)
Diversity Score
92
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
24.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
60.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
Female
43.7%
Foreign born
37.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Ness - Civic Center, San Francisco, California?

Van Ness - Civic Center, San Francisco, California has about 16,950 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Van Ness - Civic Center, San Francisco, California?

The typical household in Van Ness - Civic Center, San Francisco, California earns about $112,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Ness - Civic Center, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Van Ness - Civic Center, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,085,479, and the typical rent is about $2,231 a month.

How educated are people in Van Ness - Civic Center, San Francisco, California?

About 60.4% of adults age 25 and over in Van Ness - Civic Center, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Ness - Civic Center, San Francisco, California?

About 18.7% of people in Van Ness - Civic Center, 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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