Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA Area Guide

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Outer Sunset Area Facts

  • Outer Sunset has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Outer Sunset crime rates are 39% lower than the San Francisco average
  • Cost of living in Outer Sunset is 5% lower than the San Francisco average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Playset
      Playset
      West Sunset Children’s Play Area
      Sunset Playground
      Sunset Children’s Play Area
      Francis Scott Key Elementry School Yard
      West Sunset Playground
      La Playa Park

      Entertainment

      The Greay Highway
      Anglers Lodge
      Golden Gate Park Polo Field and Stadium
      Far Out Gallery
      Théâtre du LFSF
      Bison Paddock
      Murphy Windmill
      Dutch Windmill

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Polly Ann Ice Cream
      Sunset Strip Liquors
      J. M. Discount Liquors
      Flanahan's Pub
      Clancey's Market & Deli
      Palm City
      Pittsburgh's Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Outer Sunset? Of all people who commute, 26.3% take public transportation in Outer Sunset.
      Drive to Work
      45%

      28% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      26%

      21% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Outer Sunset? The cost of living in Outer Sunset is 225/100 - which is 61% higher than California.
      Outer Sunset
      225

      125% more expensive than average

      San Francisco
      237

      137% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Outer Sunset? Outer Sunset crime rates are 3,941, which are 39% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,941 per 100k people

      73% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      73% 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 Sunset? The median income in Outer Sunset is $121,072 which is 90% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $121,072119% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,41872% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Outer Sunset 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 Sunset home prices? Outer Sunset home prices are $1,023,558 - which is 150% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,023,558454% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,250137% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Outer Sunset have good schools? The Outer Sunset graduation rate is 86% - which is 7% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      75%

      56% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      39% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Outer Sunset a good place to live? Outer Sunset has an overall rating of 76% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      5 total surveys

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