Outer Mission, San Francisco, CA Area Guide

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Outer Mission Area Facts

  • Outer Mission has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Outer Mission crime rates are 5% lower than the San Francisco average
  • Cost of living in Outer Mission is 14% lower than the San Francisco average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Balboa Park
      Balboa Park Playground
      Tara Street Park
      Excelsior Playground
      Excelsior Playground
      Cayuga Children’s Play Area
      Naples Green
      Naples Green

      Entertainment

      Matthew J. Boxer Soccer Stadium
      Diego Rivera Theatre
      Ingleside Gallery
      Lover's Rock
      Gambier Plaza
      Philosopher's Hill and Labyrinth
      Jerry Garcia Memorial Amphitheater
      Hidden Bridge

      Food & Drink

      Little Joe's Pizzeria
      Subway
      Mike's Discount Liquors
      Western Donuts
      Popeyes
      The Lunch Box
      Phillies authentic cheesesteaks
      Balboa Ice Cream

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Outer Mission? Of all people who commute, 40.3% take public transportation in Outer Mission.
      Drive to Work
      41%

      33% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      40%

      35% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Outer Mission? The cost of living in Outer Mission is 203/100 - which is 46% higher than California.
      Outer Mission
      203

      103% more expensive than average

      San Francisco
      237

      137% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Outer Mission? Outer Mission crime rates are 6,072, which are 114% higher than California
      Total Crime
      6,072 per 100k people

      166% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      166% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Outer Mission? The median income in Outer Mission is $103,917 which is 63% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $103,91788% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,95424% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Outer Mission 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

      C+ Housing

      What are Outer Mission home prices? Outer Mission home prices are $888,962 - which is 117% higher than California
      Median home value
      $888,962381% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,58167% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Outer Mission have good schools? The Outer Mission graduation rate is 81% - which is 2% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      19% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Outer Mission a good place to live? Outer Mission has an overall rating of 70% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      3 total surveys

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