San Francisco
- City in California
City
San Francisco
- grade A+Overall Grade
- City in California
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 986 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Home Listings
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$1,194,500
National
$244,900Median Rent
$2,130
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Urban
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San Francisco Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving San Francisco
- grade A+
Lowell High School
- Rating 3.8 out of 5 1,073 reviews
- grade A+
Yu Ming Charter School
- Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A+
The New School of San Francisco
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 4 reviews
- grade A
Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts
- Rating 3.61 out of 5 164 reviews
- grade A
Francophone Charter School of Oakland
- Rating 5 out of 5 4 reviews
Top Private Schools Near San Francisco
- grade A+
The College Preparatory School
- Rating 4.12 out of 5 91 reviews
- grade A+
The Nueva School
- Rating 4.55 out of 5 66 reviews
- grade A+
Head-Royce School
- Rating 4.48 out of 5 66 reviews
- grade A+
San Francisco University High School
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 67 reviews
- grade A+
Lick-Wilmerding High School
- Rating 4.59 out of 5 106 reviews
Top Neighborhoods in San Francisco
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault245.3national 282.7
- Murder5.4national 6.1
- Rape22.5national 40.7
- Robbery270.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary845.4national 500.1
- Theft2,872.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft676.8national 284
Residents
Working in San Francisco
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$126,187
National
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San Francisco Reviews
Rating 4.16 out of 5 986 reviews
LOVE this place, but definitely not a perfect city for everybody. Everything here is crazy expensive! Housing here is practically unaffordable for people who aren't very wealthy, which is why most people prefer to rent. Serious homeless problem, some streets are completely filled with homeless people and are insanely filthy. The homeless here tend to be very aggressive and dangerous here, too. Crime is really bad in some areas. Smash & grabs are common. The city itself is amazingly beautiful! Seriously one of the most beautiful cities I've ever seen. The architecture is pristine and unique, and the views are just breathtaking. SO much stuff to do! This city never sleeps. Lots of world-famous restaurants and also plenty of affordable eateries with great food. Ample job opportunities especially in tech and healthcare. Salaries are generally very high, as is the minimum wage. This city is amazing but for some people the cons outweigh the pros, it just depends on you!
San Francisco is a very divers culture. Transportation is also very good with trains and buses going all over the city, you can also walk or bike almost everywhere.
San Francisco is a beautiful city, but rather expensive, especially for a college student. The weather is mostly chilly and windy, but it's consistently sunny if not foggy. It's definitely a lot colder than most expect, so pack a jacket! Though there is a lot to see and do in the city, it's not easy to enjoy without a car. Public transportation there is fine, but not always the best, and can take a while to get places. Regarding safety, it's not safest to travel alone in certain areas, making it harder to enjoy being out and about in the city.