South San Francisco, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

67,408

Unemployment

3.0%

Poverty

6.9%

Median Home

$844,000

Median Income

$105,459

Median Rent

$2,105

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South San Francisco SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

9/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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South San Francisco, CA Crime Report

1,650
Total Crimes

2,417.5
Total Crimes / 100k People

-2.39%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	South San Francisco / 100k People	California / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,650	2,417.5	2,772.4	2,476.7

Violent Crime	166	243.2	441.2	366.7
Murder	2	2.9	4.3	5.0
Robbery	64	93.8	132.4	81.6
Aggravated Assault	81	118.7	267.1	250.2
Property Crime	1,484	2,174.3	2,331.2	2,109.9
Burglary	230	337.0	386.1	340.5
Larceny	1,074	1,573.6	1,586.3	1,549.5
Car Theft	180	263.7	358.8	219.9

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South San Francisco, CA Cost Of Living

182
South San Francisco's Overall Cost Of Living

1.8x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	South San Francisco	California	National Average
Overall	182	140	100

Services	137	111	100
Groceries	127	118	100
Health	127	113	100
Housing	295	196	100
Transportation	141	128	100
Utilities	122	118	100

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South San Francisco, CA Photos

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Rankings for South San Francisco in California

Ranks #68 in Richest Cities In California

Ranks #81 in Best Places To Live In California

Ranks #205 in Safest Places In California

Map Of South San Francisco, CA

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Population over time in South San Francisco

Year	Population	% Change
2019	67,408	0.2%
2018	67,294	0.3%
2017	67,120	0.8%
2016	66,587	0.6%
2015	66,217	1.0%
2014	65,537	1.4%
2013	64,630	1.4%
2012	63,742	1.5%
2011	62,822	1.3%
2010	62,016	-

Race / Ethnicity in South San Francisco

White

20.1% (13,517)

African American

1.8% (1,184)

American Indian

0.1% (61)

Asian

40.2% (27,075)

Hawaiian

1.1% (721)

Other

0.2% (108)

Two Or More

3.4% (2,291)

Hispanic

33.3% (22,451)

Race	South San Francisco	CA	USA
White	20.1%	37.2%	60.7%
African American	1.8%	5.5%	12.3%
American Indian	0.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Asian	40.2%	14.3%	5.5%
Hawaiian	1.1%	0.4%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%
Two Or More	3.4%	3.0%	2.4%
Hispanic	33.3%	39.0%	18.0%

Gender in South San Francisco

Female

50.9% (34,287)

Male

49.1% (33,121)

Gender	South San Francisco	CA	USA
Female	50.9%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	49.1%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in South San Francisco for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

7.0% (4,718)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (4,044)

High School / GED

21.0% (14,155)

Some College

21.0% (14,155)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (6,066)

Bachelor's Degree

26.0% (17,526)

Master's Degree

6.0% (4,044)

Professional Degree

2.0% (1,348)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (1,348)

Education	South San Francisco	CA	USA
< 9th Grade	7.0%	9.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	21.0%	20.0%	27.0%
Some College	21.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	26.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For South San Francisco, California

Less than $10,000

2.5% (165,280)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.6% (173,813)

$15,000 to $24,999

4.0% (271,464)

$25,000 to $34,999

4.2% (284,737)

$35,000 to $49,999

7.4% (496,158)

$50,000 to $74,999

12.7% (855,161)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.7% (921,843)

$100,000 to $149,999

19.7% (1,325,722)

$150,000 to $199,999

14.6% (984,099)

$200,000 or more

18.7% (1,262,517)

Income	South San Francisco	CA	USA
Less than $10,000	2.5%	4.8%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.6%	4.1%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	4.0%	7.5%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	4.2%	7.5%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	7.4%	10.5%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	12.7%	15.5%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.7%	12.4%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	19.7%	16.6%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	14.6%	8.9%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	18.7%	12.2%	7.7%