CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 170
California · San Francisco County · 4,061 residents · 0.181 sq mi
Notable rankings
#39highest education in CA#449 US88.2%#75highest per-capita income in CA#357 US$150,549#209highest WFH in CA#882 US42.8%#731highest home value in the US$1,821,400TRACT SHAPE · San Francisco County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 170 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $229,013. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,821,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 62% more than the San Francisco County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,061
−6%since 2020
from 4,323 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
22,436 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 23,884 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+6%since 2020
from 41.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$229,013
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $213,668 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$150,549
+22%since 2020
from $123,364 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+5%since 2020
from 0.446 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.7%
Other services8.2%
Public administration6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Retail trade2.8%
Education & health services2.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,821,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,497,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,487
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,451 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
49.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+14%since 2020
from 7.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(3,195)
Black1.9%(83)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(188)
Asian13.7%(594)
Other6.1%(263)
Diversity Score53.6%(2,318)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(2,753)
Black1.9%(76)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(342)
Asian14.2%(578)
Other7.7%(312)
Diversity Score63.4%(2,573)
Diversity Score
63
+18%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
88.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.0 min
−19%since 2020
from 34.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
42.8%
+29.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
83.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
Female
42.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
Foreign born
17.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,061 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $229,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $1,821,400, and the typical rent is about $2,487 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 88.2% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 7.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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