Bernal Heights
- Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
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Bernal Heights
- grade AOverall Grade
- Rating 4 out of 5 8 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$1,114,568
National
$217,500Median Rent
$2,103
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Bernal Heights Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault1,088.8national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery272.2national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary429.1national 500.1
- Theft1,494.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft761.2national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$135,460
National
$62,843Families with Children
27%
Top Public Schools Serving Bernal Heights
- grade A+
Lowell High School
- Rating 3.8 out of 5 1,045 reviews
- grade A
Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts
- Rating 3.59 out of 5 157 reviews
- grade A
Claire Lilienthal Elementary
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A minus
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila
- grade A minus
Abraham Lincoln High
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 365 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Bernal Heights
- grade A+
The Nueva School
- Rating 4.53 out of 5 60 reviews
- grade A+
Lick-Wilmerding High School
- Rating 4.62 out of 5 102 reviews
- grade A+
San Francisco University High School
- Rating 4.02 out of 5 62 reviews
- grade A+
Urban School of San Francisco
- Rating 4.41 out of 5 58 reviews
- grade A+
Convent & Stuart Hall
- Rating 4 out of 5 79 reviews
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Bernal Heights Reviews
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Bernal Heights is a lovely place, with a nice community and a beautiful park. It's not overflowing with families, but there is still a good amount. My family has made lifelong bonds with a family the street up. Another pro is Cortland street, where almost all the shops are. There are coffee shops, a library, a park, a grocery store, a pet grooming store, a community center, and many restaurants. The only cons I'd say are that it's very hilly, there aren't a lot of schools in the neighborhood (although there are some great ones nearby), and that the coyotes at the park will go after the cats if you let them out at night. All in all, it's a lovely place!
My neighborhood is very convenient to live in and this comes from a teenager who does not have her own or a family car. There are at least 3 bus lines that run through the neighborhood. There is a street named Cortland st. that has all sorts of stores: local grocery, pet store, high end / more expensive restaurants, low end / affordable restaurants, real estate market, bike store, barber shop, bakeries, nail salons, thrift stores, convenient stores, bars and many more! There is also a beautiful public library and Catholic Church located also on Cortland st. The neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. There are at least 2 elementary schools in the neighborhood.
Bernal is an incredible neighborhood! Wonderful people and a great walk score. There are restaurants, grocery stores, and great coffee all within walking distance. I do miss the diversity that existed when we first moved in. You can definitely see the effects of Tech's gentrification.