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Telegraph Hill

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 1
A+
Overall Niche 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 4,483. Telegraph Hill 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
4,483

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,226,719
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$2,011
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    66%
  • Own
    34%
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Telegraph Hill Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

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
$89,355
National
$55,322
Children
11%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    35%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Telegraph Hill Reviews

1
San Francisco has everything readily available although it's quite expensive.
  • Mar 30 2015
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