Population 5,251 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Saint Francis Wood
Household size in Saint Francis Wood
| Period | Saint Francis Wood | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, Saint Francis Wood sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.83, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northwest.
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 Saint Francis Wood
| Period | Saint Francis Wood | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.5 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.3 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.1 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.1, Saint Francis Wood is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.2, in line with the national trend. Few San Francisco neighborhoods are older: only two of 43.
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 Saint Francis Wood
| Period | Saint Francis Wood | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.1% of households in Saint Francis Wood, well below the national share of 11.6%. Saint Francis Wood has a lower share of single-parent households than most 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 Saint Francis Wood
Renters in Saint Francis Wood
| Period | Saint Francis Wood | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Saint Francis Wood is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.6 points, even as the national share rose. No other San Francisco neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
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 Saint Francis Wood
| Period | Saint Francis Wood | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Saint Francis Wood: 15.4% of homes are empty, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 9.3 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 Saint Francis Wood
| Period | Saint Francis Wood | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1939 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Saint Francis Wood is a place of older homes: half were built before 1939, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only two of San Francisco's 43 neighborhoods have older homes.
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 Saint Francis Wood
| Period | Saint Francis Wood | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,909 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,941 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,543 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,376 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,468 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Saint Francis Wood pays $3,376 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,468 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 41.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. No other San Francisco neighborhood has higher rents.
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 Saint Francis Wood
Bachelor's degrees in Saint Francis Wood
| Period | Saint Francis Wood | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.8% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 72.8% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.5% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.8% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Saint Francis Wood: 72.8% 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 2.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 Saint Francis Wood
| Period | Saint Francis Wood | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.6% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Saint Francis Wood: 96.2% 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 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Saint Francis Wood
| Period | Saint Francis Wood | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Saint Francis Wood than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Saint Francis Wood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Wood | 2.68 | 49.1 | 4.1% | 11.2% | 15.4% | 1939 | $3,376 | 72.8% | 96.2% | 3.5% |
| West of Twin Peaks | 2.67 | 45.9 | 3.6% | 18.3% | 7.5% | 1944 | $3,082 | 74.7% | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| Lakeshore | 2.38 | 42.8 | 6.8% | 64.3% | 12.1% | 1954 | $2,761 | 60.6% | 93.1% | 8.9% |
| Ingleside | 3.18 | 45.7 | 10.6% | 30.5% | 2.4% | 1942 | $2,276 | 47.7% | 84.3% | 7.5% |
| Ocean View | 3.34 | 41.9 | 10.8% | 28.5% | 8.9% | 1949 | $2,634 | 43.5% | 82.9% | 5.1% |
| Parkside | 2.79 | 45.8 | 8.4% | 28.7% | 7.7% | 1944 | $2,817 | 55.1% | 89.1% | 5.7% |
| Outer Mission | 3.08 | 43.1 | 6.7% | 32.3% | 5.0% | 1945 | $2,678 | 46.7% | 86.1% | 7.2% |
| 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% |
| Inner Sunset | 2.27 | 40.7 | 4.2% | 58.2% | 10.4% | 1946 | $3,119 | 74.0% | 93.4% | 3.8% |
| 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 Saint Francis Wood. 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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