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Yerba Buena

California · San Francisco · 4,881 residents · 0.244 sq mi
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The short version

Yerba Buena is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,068. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,156,346. With a median age of 61.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the San Francisco median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Yerba Buena; 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 61.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,881
Population density
20,004 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
61.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,068
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$136,376
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.599
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food11%
US avg: 1.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,156,346
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,694
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.0%
65.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(1,149)
Black1.4%(70)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(477)
Asian61.9%(3,022)
Other3.3%(163)
Diversity Score68.8%(3,358)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(1,149)
Black1.4%(70)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(477)
Asian61.9%(3,022)
Other3.3%(163)
Diversity Score68.8%(3,358)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
49.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Foreign born
66.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yerba Buena, San Francisco, California?

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

What is the median household income in Yerba Buena, San Francisco, California?

The typical household in Yerba Buena, San Francisco, California earns about $105,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yerba Buena, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Yerba Buena, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,156,346, and the typical rent is about $1,694 a month.

How educated are people in Yerba Buena, San Francisco, California?

About 54.1% of adults age 25 and over in Yerba Buena, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yerba Buena, San Francisco, California?

About 18.9% of people in Yerba Buena, 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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