Population 14,556 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Castro-Upper Market
Household size in Castro-Upper Market
| Period | Castro-Upper Market | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.76 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.80 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.00 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.97 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Castro-Upper Market are small: just 1.97 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 1.76 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Castro-Upper Market
| Period | Castro-Upper Market | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.6 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Castro-Upper Market is 43.6 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.4, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Castro-Upper Market
| Period | Castro-Upper Market | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Castro-Upper Market: 2.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only three of San Francisco's 43 neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Castro-Upper Market
Renters in Castro-Upper Market
| Period | Castro-Upper Market | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.7% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.8% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.4% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.6% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Castro-Upper Market rent: 55.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a quarter of owners (26.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Castro-Upper Market
| Period | Castro-Upper Market | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Castro-Upper Market: 11.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Castro-Upper Market
| Period | Castro-Upper Market | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Castro-Upper Market is a place of older homes: half were built before 1946, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Castro-Upper Market
| Period | Castro-Upper Market | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,571 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,792 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,256 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,983 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,412 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Castro-Upper Market costs $2,983 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,412 a month from 2006–10, a 90% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 21.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Castro-Upper Market
Bachelor's degrees in Castro-Upper Market
| Period | Castro-Upper Market | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.1% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 75.4% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.5% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 80.4% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Castro-Upper Market: 80.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Castro-Upper Market
| Period | Castro-Upper Market | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.3% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Castro-Upper Market: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Castro-Upper Market has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five San Francisco neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Castro-Upper Market
| Period | Castro-Upper Market | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Castro-Upper Market than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Castro-Upper Market compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castro-Upper Market | 1.97 | 43.6 | 2.9% | 55.6% | 11.7% | 1946 | $2,983 | 80.4% | 97.8% | 4.1% |
| Duboce Triangle | 1.77 | 41.0 | 2.8% | 64.6% | 12.9% | 1940 | $2,760 | 78.0% | 97.1% | 5.5% |
| Liberty Street Historic District | 2.00 | 40.1 | 5.1% | 69.6% | 15.1% | 1939 | $2,714 | 78.8% | 96.2% | 7.1% |
| Noe Valley | 2.12 | 39.6 | 3.5% | 53.2% | 11.6% | 1944 | $3,192 | 83.4% | 99.0% | 3.5% |
| Cole Valley | 2.07 | 35.2 | 3.1% | 64.8% | 12.7% | 1947 | $3,121 | 84.5% | 98.3% | 5.4% |
| Haight-Ashbury | 2.04 | 36.1 | 3.6% | 73.2% | 12.0% | 1938 | $2,871 | 78.8% | 96.4% | 3.7% |
| Twin Peaks | 2.23 | 49.7 | 5.7% | 49.8% | 6.9% | 1959 | $2,532 | 65.1% | 92.7% | 4.4% |
| Diamond Heights | 1.87 | 42.3 | 6.4% | 37.4% | 8.5% | 1969 | $3,131 | 75.8% | 98.6% | 1.1% |
| Mission | 2.35 | 38.4 | 10.7% | 71.4% | 12.7% | 1953 | $2,438 | 54.9% | 82.4% | 6.9% |
| Western Addition | 1.96 | 40.2 | 3.9% | 77.7% | 13.0% | 1959 | $2,340 | 66.6% | 93.4% | 6.7% |
| Glen Park | 2.50 | 40.4 | 3.8% | 37.1% | 8.3% | 1948 | $2,852 | 73.9% | 94.7% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Castro-Upper Market. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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