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Hayes Valley

#2 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in San Francisco
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 1 review
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    A minus
  7. Jobs
    A minus
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
Hayes Valley is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California with a population of 7,936. Hayes Valley is in San Francisco County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Hayes Valley offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Hayes Valley there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Hayes Valley and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Hayes Valley are above average.
About Hayes Valley...
Population
7,936
Neighborhood in
San Francisco
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,428,626
National
$217,500
Median Rent
$1,964
National
$1,062
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    82%
  • Own
    18%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    693.3
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    135.9
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    571
    500.1
  • Theft
    4,540.5
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    652.5
    284

Residents

Diversity
A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$128,045
National
$62,843
Families with Children
9%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    27%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46%
    20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    12%
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