Population 12,618 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marina-San Francisco
Household size in Marina-San Francisco
| Period | Marina-San Francisco | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.65 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.73 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.78 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.90 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Marina-San Francisco is a place of small households, averaging 1.90 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.65, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the south.
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 Marina-San Francisco
| Period | Marina-San Francisco | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.7 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.2 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.0 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.2 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.0, Marina-San Francisco is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 35.3, even as the national median rose. No other San Francisco neighborhood is younger.
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 Marina-San Francisco
| Period | Marina-San Francisco | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Marina-San Francisco: 3.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points, as it has nationally. Marina-San Francisco has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five San Francisco neighborhoods.
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 Marina-San Francisco
Renters in Marina-San Francisco
| Period | Marina-San Francisco | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.2% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 77.4% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.7% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.5% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Marina-San Francisco: 71.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over four in ten owners (42.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.7 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 Marina-San Francisco
| Period | Marina-San Francisco | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.3% of the housing in Marina-San Francisco, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, 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 Marina-San Francisco
| Period | Marina-San Francisco | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1940 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Marina-San Francisco is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1941, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Marina-San Francisco has older homes than at least four in five San Francisco neighborhoods.
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 Marina-San Francisco
| Period | Marina-San Francisco | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,731 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,900 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,526 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,147 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,415 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Marina-San Francisco runs $3,147 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,415 a month since 2006–10, up 82%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 21.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the south.
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 Marina-San Francisco
Bachelor's degrees in Marina-San Francisco
| Period | Marina-San Francisco | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.4% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 79.2% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 84.6% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 83.8% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Marina-San Francisco: 83.8% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend. Few San Francisco neighborhoods have a higher share of college graduates: only two of 43.
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 Marina-San Francisco
| Period | Marina-San Francisco | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.6% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.2% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Marina-San Francisco: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Marina-San Francisco
| Period | Marina-San Francisco | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Marina-San Francisco has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few San Francisco neighborhoods have lower unemployment: only three of 43. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Marina-San Francisco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina-San Francisco | 1.90 | 32.0 | 3.1% | 71.5% | 16.3% | 1941 | $3,147 | 83.8% | 96.7% | 2.9% |
| Cow Hollow | 1.96 | 34.5 | 4.2% | 70.4% | 16.7% | 1941 | $3,214 | 83.1% | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| Pacific Heights | 1.72 | 38.8 | 2.5% | 71.0% | 16.4% | 1940 | $3,074 | 84.3% | 97.4% | 4.4% |
| Russian Hill | 1.84 | 39.1 | 3.7% | 77.7% | 17.1% | 1941 | $2,793 | 79.7% | 95.3% | 3.7% |
| Nob Hill | 1.68 | 41.8 | 2.4% | 82.7% | 21.1% | 1944 | $2,377 | 62.8% | 87.8% | 5.0% |
| Presidio Heights | 2.13 | 39.7 | 4.7% | 65.3% | 10.2% | 1944 | $2,861 | 81.8% | 97.8% | 4.8% |
| Western Addition | 1.96 | 40.2 | 3.9% | 77.7% | 13.0% | 1959 | $2,340 | 66.6% | 93.4% | 6.7% |
| Chinatown-San Francisco | 1.96 | 52.8 | 5.0% | 90.5% | 18.5% | 1939 | $1,137 | 29.8% | 58.5% | 10.3% |
| Union Square | 1.65 | 42.5 | 3.7% | 90.8% | 21.6% | 1953 | $1,700 | 47.9% | 83.9% | 12.6% |
| Downtown San Francisco | 1.57 | 43.6 | 5.7% | 92.3% | 16.8% | 1962 | $1,636 | 40.6% | 80.0% | 10.4% |
| Haight-Ashbury | 2.04 | 36.1 | 3.6% | 73.2% | 12.0% | 1938 | $2,871 | 78.8% | 96.4% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Upper Eastside, Miami, FL · Cascade, Anderson, CA · Central City, New Orleans, LA · Washington Square, Syracuse, NY · Georgetown, Savannah, GA · Garfield Manor, Chicago, IL · South Arroyo, Pasadena, CA · Rancho Rinconada, Cupertino, CA · South End, Burlington, VT · Cultural Corridor, Las Vegas, NV
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 Marina-San Francisco. 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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