Best Neighborhoods in San Francisco, California

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Neighborhoods with 5+ sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
$1.6M
Citywide median sale price (Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026)
35.7%
Homeowners
40.8
Median Age
San Francisco County
County

Citywide median sale price $1,579,248: Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026. Homeowner share and median age: Census ACS. Neighborhood prices below are the figure on each neighborhood's page (Redfin neighborhood sales where 5+ sales are on file).

San Francisco neighborhoods with the most sales

The six neighborhoods with the most recorded sales in the window; medians and counts from the same dataset as every other page.

South Beach
$1.1M median · 469 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 9/10
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Outer Sunset
$1.9M median · 288 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 7/10
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Noe Valley
$2.3M median · 266 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 9/10
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Bernal Heights
$1.8M median · 212 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 9/10
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Outer Richmond
$1.9M median · 157 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 7/10
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Russian Hill
$1.8M median · 154 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 9/10
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Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Francisco

Lowest medians among neighborhoods with 5+ recorded sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026.

NeighborhoodMedian PriceSchools
Tenderloin$554k7/10
Civic Center$804k7/10
South Beach$1.1M9/10

All Neighborhoods in San Francisco

Tenderloin
$554k · 38 sales
Civic Center
$804k · 24 sales
South Beach
$1.1M · 469 sales
Chinatown
$1.2M · 10 sales
Pacific Heights
$1.4M · 26 sales
Potrero Hill
$1.4M · 145 sales
Hayes Valley
$1.4M · 32 sales
North Beach
$1.5M · 41 sales
Mission Dolores
$1.6M · 85 sales
Lower Haight
$1.6M · 53 sales
Inner Sunset
$1.7M · 46 sales
Russian Hill
$1.8M · 154 sales
Bernal Heights
$1.8M · 212 sales
Outer Sunset
$1.9M · 288 sales
Outer Richmond
$1.9M · 157 sales
Nob Hill
$2.0M · 113 sales
Glen Park
$2.2M · 84 sales
Inner Richmond
$2.2M · 134 sales
Noe Valley
$2.3M · 266 sales
Haight-Ashbury
$2.4M · 31 sales
West Portal
$2.4M · 28 sales
Forest Hill
$2.6M · 15 sales
Cole Valley
$2.8M · 15 sales
Presidio Heights
$4.6M · 55 sales
Sea Cliff
$4.9M · 22 sales
The Mission
$1.6M · not in Redfin’s list
SoMa
$1.4M · not in Redfin’s list
Dogpatch
$1.4M · not in Redfin’s list
The Castro
$1.4M · not in Redfin’s list
Financial District
$1.1M · fewer than 5 sales

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in San Francisco?

The median home price in San Francisco, California is approximately $1.6M. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood — from under $1.3M in entry-level areas to over $1.7M in premium neighborhoods.

Which neighborhoods in San Francisco have the highest-rated schools?

By school rating (GreatSchools + Niche; ratings belong to schools, not streets): Sea Cliff (10/10) and South Beach (9/10). Check the assigned schools for a specific address before you rely on them.

How does NeighborSeek rank neighborhoods?

NeighborSeek scores neighborhoods based on your answers to 4 questions about lifestyle, timeline, financing, and priorities. Each neighborhood receives a score based on how well its vibe, schools, walkability, and price range match your profile.

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