CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 479.03
California · San Francisco County · 3,348 residents · 0.151 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · San Francisco County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 479.03 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,766. Population has fallen 22% since 2020, a loss of 967 residents. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,545,500. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $1,545,500, the poverty rate sits 22% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% 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
3,348
−22%since 2020
from 4,315 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
22,172 / sq mi
−22%since 2020
from 28,576 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+21%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$144,766
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $114,634 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,153
+80%since 2020
from $47,842 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+18%since 2020
from 0.412 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
Arts, entertainment, food10.9%
Public administration9.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Retail trade3.2%
Education & health services3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Information2.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,545,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,245,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,692
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,278 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
+21.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.7
−2%since 2020
from 10.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(1,752)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(208)
Asian51.4%(2,217)
Other2.9%(123)
Diversity Score71%(3,064)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(1,781)
Black0.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino6%(201)
Asian34.1%(1,143)
Other5.8%(195)
Diversity Score74.2%(2,483)
Diversity Score
74
+4%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.2 min
−11%since 2020
from 33.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.1%
+23.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
Female
53.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
Foreign born
26.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% 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 3,348 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 $144,766 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 $1,545,500, and the typical rent is about $2,692 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 69.9% 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 15.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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