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Bernal Heights Area Facts

  • Bernal Heights has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Bernal Heights crime rates are 52% lower than the San Francisco average
  • Cost of living in Bernal Heights is 2% higher than the San Francisco average
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Quaint Neighborhood, Low Crime, Minimal Night Life User Rating 4 rating By 287 Anderson St. ( Jan 14, 2015) I have been living right off of Cortland Ave. in the heart of the district for about 5 months.

Pros: Grocery store, cafes, bakeries, gift shops, ATM, hair salon, a public library and even a couple bars conveniently located in the center of town. While a bit far from downtown, it ...Read More is convenient to Mission. Very quiet and family-oriented area. Has a couple of scenic parks which are romantic and lovely. Home of Spicy Bite which might be my favorite Indian restaurant in the city. Has a flea market in the southern region of the district with a great selection of random paraphernalia.

Cons: Not convenient to BART; need to take a bus to get there or walk a long distance up and down massive hills. Unreasonably high cost of living (just like the rest of SF, but still.) Population is a bit on the heteronormative side and not overly diverse. Most restaurants in the area, albeit tasty, are super overpriced (meaning they cater almost exclusively to those who work in tech,) but hey if you've got the dineros to burn then by all means. The local grocery store (Good Life) is way overpriced and does not have the best selection of goods. Young people will generally categorize the area as "boring" with the lack of clubs and night life. Very steep hills which make many areas in the neighborhood inconvenient or inaccessible for the elderly and those who are less mobile than others. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bernal Heights? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Coleridge Park
      Bernal Heights Recreation Center Playground
      Holly Park
      Bernal Recreation Center
      Esmeralda Slide Park
      Holly Park Playground
      Coleridge Mini Park
      Mission Valencia Plaza

      Entertainment

      Club Malibu
      Inclusions Gallery
      Lucita Niteclub
      Roccapulco
      Bradford Street
      Club 26 Mix
      Peephole Cinema
      Peephole Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Healthy Spirits
      Holy Water
      Discount Club
      Wild Side West
      Lucky Horseshoe
      Old Devil Moon
      Vinorosso Enoteca
      Rock Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bernal Heights? Of all people who commute, 25.3% take public transportation in Bernal Heights.
      Drive to Work
      39%

      34% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      20% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bernal Heights? The cost of living in Bernal Heights is 252/100 - which is 79% higher than California.
      Bernal Heights
      252

      152% more expensive than average

      San Francisco
      245

      145% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bernal Heights? Bernal Heights crime rates are 2,156, which are 16% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,156 per 100k people

      2% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 47  

      2% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -30%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Bernal Heights? The median income in Bernal Heights is $210,184 which is 120% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $210,184158% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $100,994125% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      39% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bernal Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco
      EzCare Clinic
      Hospital
      San Francisco VA Medical Center
      San Francisco General Hospital
      CPMC Davies Campus
      Saint Mary's Medical Center
      Chinese Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Potrero Hill Health Center
      Asthma & Allergy Clinic of Marin and SF Inc.
      Marina Chiropractic
      Arthur H. Coleman medical center
      Noe Valley Pediatrics
      San Francisco Surgical Arts
      My Doctor Medical Group
      One Medical Group

      B- Housing

      What are Bernal Heights home prices? Bernal Heights home prices are $2,188,964 - which is 199% higher than California
      Median home value
      $2,188,964570% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,235124% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Bernal Heights have good schools? The Bernal Heights graduation rate is 87% - which is 9% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      21%

      57% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Bernal Heights a good place to live? Bernal Heights has an overall rating of 85% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      97%

      1 total surveys

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