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  • City in California
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San Francisco
#2 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • City in California
  • 1,016 reviews
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    San Francisco Real Estate Market

    Housing
    C minus
    Based on home values, property taxes, housing costs, local schools, and more.
    Area Feel
    Dense Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      62%
    • Own
      38%
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    Real Estate Costs

    Median Home Value
    $1,194,500
    National
    $244,900
    Home Values
    • <$50k
      1%
    • $50-$99k
      0%
    • $100-$199k
      1%
    • $200-$399k
      3%
    • $400-$749k
      10%
    • $750k+
      85%
    Median Rent
    $2,130
    National
    $1,163
    Monthly Rent
    • <$500
      9%
    • $500-$999
      10%
    • $1,000-$1,499
      14%
    • $1,500-$1,999
      14%
    • $2,000+
      53%
    6%
    of residents say housing is affordable. 1,071 responses

    Home Quality

    Poll
    51%
    of residents say the exterior quality of homes is good or excellent. 80 responses
    Poll
    40%
    of residents say the interior quality of homes is good or excellent. 80 responses
    38%
    of residents say there is a good variety of homes. 80 responses
    56%
    of residents say there are a few vacant or abandoned properties here and there. 80 responses
    6%
    of residents say that parking is readily available. 80 responses
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    Homes in San Francisco have a median value of $1,194,500. The median rent price in San Francisco is $2,130 and most residents rent their homes. San Francisco is very walkable, and there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks nearby.
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