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Western Addition

California · San Francisco · 13,660 residents · 0.389 sq mi
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The short version

Western Addition has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,153. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $955,194. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the San Francisco median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Western Addition; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,660
Population density
35,116 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,153
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$57,371
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
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
$955,194
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,550
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.7%
82.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(3,757)
Black17.7%(2,412)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,835)
Asian32.4%(4,427)
Other9%(1,229)
Diversity Score95.3%(13,011)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(3,757)
Black17.7%(2,412)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,835)
Asian32.4%(4,427)
Other9%(1,229)
Diversity Score95.3%(13,011)
Diversity Score
95
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
47.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
Female
53.2%
Foreign born
38.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Western Addition, San Francisco, California?

Western Addition, San Francisco, California has about 13,660 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Western Addition, San Francisco, California?

The typical household in Western Addition, San Francisco, California earns about $73,153 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Western Addition, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Western Addition, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $955,194, and the typical rent is about $1,550 a month.

How educated are people in Western Addition, San Francisco, California?

About 49.0% of adults age 25 and over in Western Addition, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Western Addition, San Francisco, California?

About 23.5% of people in Western Addition, 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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