CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 478.01
California · San Francisco County · 4,132 residents · 0.184 sq mi
Notable rankings
#998highest home value in the US$1,656,400TRACT SHAPE · San Francisco County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 478.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $172,375. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,656,400. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,132
−4%since 2020
from 4,283 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
22,457 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 23,277 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
+13%since 2020
from 40.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$172,375
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $113,333 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,671
+54%since 2020
from $60,966 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.483 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
Other services5.4%
Public administration3.6%
Retail trade3.3%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,656,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,535,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,513
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,117 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.6
−29%since 2020
from 13.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(1,920)
Black2%(84)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(199)
Asian41.1%(1,762)
Other7.4%(318)
Diversity Score77.7%(3,329)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38%(1,570)
Black1.1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(348)
Asian48.1%(1,987)
Other4.4%(180)
Diversity Score76.9%(3,178)
Diversity Score
77
−1%since 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
70.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.8 min
−14%since 2020
from 38.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.3%
+23.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Female
47.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Foreign born
40.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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 4,132 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 $172,375 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 $1,656,400, and the typical rent is about $2,513 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 70.3% 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 5.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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