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Telegraph Hill

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A+
  12. Commute
    A
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Telegraph Hill is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California with a population of 4,660. Telegraph Hill is in San Francisco County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Telegraph Hill offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Telegraph Hill there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Telegraph Hill and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Telegraph Hill are highly rated.
About Telegraph Hill...
Population
4,660

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,198,353
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$2,027
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    69%
  • Own
    31%
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Telegraph Hill Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    223
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    122
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    406
    500
  • Theft
    3,268
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    325
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$106,072
National
$55,322
Children
12%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    32%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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San Francisco has everything readily available although it's quite expensive.
  • Mar 30 2015
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