South San Francisco, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

63.9

D

out of 100

Overview

South San Francisco is a California city with a population of approximately 63,123, part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $1,235,804. Median household income is $127,062.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 63,123 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $1,235,804 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $127,062 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 27.9 minutes
  • Part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

63,123

Source: Census ACS

$1,235,804

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$127,062

Source: Census ACS

27.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

63

Source: Walk Score

207 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

San Mateo County (county-level results)

74%
23%
Democrat 242,957
Republican 76,616
Leans D+50.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 16.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 28.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 49.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 63/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 40.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 63.9

Location

South San Francisco, CA (37.6538, -122.4347)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.