San Francisco, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | San Francisco | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 816,259 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3519.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.14% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 362,356 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in San Francisco grew by 3.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 835,456 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
San Francisco has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | San Francisco | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $140,744 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.84% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in San Francisco is about 46% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | San Francisco | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,369,411 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,418 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 38.5% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in San Francisco is about 47.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,418 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in San Francisco spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 253 hours, about 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | San Francisco | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.6 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 253 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,828 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 27.5% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,914 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,557 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in San Francisco is 30 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
San Francisco has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | San Francisco | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
San Francisco has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | San Francisco | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Francisco, California.
What is the population of San Francisco, California?
The population of San Francisco, California is 816,259, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of San Francisco, California?
The population density of San Francisco, California is 3519.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in San Francisco, California?
The median household income in San Francisco, California is $140,744, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in San Francisco, California?
The median home price in San Francisco, California is $1,369,411, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in San Francisco, California?
The unemployment rate in San Francisco, California is 5.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.