Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (46) A+
The Fillmore Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boba Guys
Coffee Shop
Boba Guys
Coffee Shop
Eddie's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Alamo Square Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Mill
Coffee Shop
Matcha Cafe Maiko
Coffee Shop
Bean Bag Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafè Murano
Coffee Shop
The Center SF Tea House
Coffee Shop
Yi Fang Tea
Coffee Shop
Cafe Hana
Coffee Shop
Matching Half Cafe
Coffee Shop
Crown & Crumpet
Coffee Shop
Emmita's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Screen Savor
Coffee Shop
Pete's Deli & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Opa Cafe
Coffee Shop
YakiniQ Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
That's My Jam
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Compton's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
NaYa Dessert Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (22) A+
Alamo Square Historic District
Attraction
Alamo Square
Attraction
Alamo Square Park
Attraction
Painted Ladies
Attraction
Buriel Clay Theatre
Theatre Arts
African American Art & Culture Complex
Theatre Arts
The Fillmore
Theatre Arts
Western Addition Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
The Independent
Theatre Arts
AMC Dine-In Kabuki 8
Cinema
Tokaido Arts
Art Gallery
National Japanese American Historical Society
Museum
Museum of Russian Culture
Museum
Peacock Lounge
Nightclub
Underground SF
Nightclub
Proxy
Theatre Arts
John Wickett Museum of Exotica
Museum
Opera Plaza Cinema
Cinema
Tint Gallery
Art Gallery
War Memorial Veterans Building Herbst Theatre
Theatre Arts
Robert N. Miner Auditorium
Theatre Arts
SFJAZZ Center
Theatre Arts
War Memorial Opera House
Theatre Arts
Nourse Theater
Theatre Arts
Gallery Wendi Norris
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (70) A+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Miyako
Sweets
Panda Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wise Sons Bagel & Bakery
Fast Food
Sunday Bird
Fast Food
Fillmore Billiards
Bar
mini bar
Bar
Fly Bar & Restaurant
Bar
Bar 821
Bar
Unknown Name
Alcohol
The Social Study
Bar
Alamo Square Market & Deli
Deli
Fool's Errand
Bar
Sophie's Crepes
Sweets
Loving Cup
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Club Mari's / Mogura
Bar
AA Market
Alcohol
Popeyes
Fast Food
Festa Wine & Cocktail Lounge
Bar
Sunset Squares Slice Shop
Fast Food
Little Sweet
Beverages
Banh Mi Viet
Fast Food
Extreme Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (15) A+
Ella Hill Hutch Community Center
Community Centre
CorePower Yoga
Gym
San Francisco Go Club Dojo
Community Centre
Kimochi
Community Centre
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California
Community Centre
Bay Jiu-jitsu
Gym
VRV3 Studios
Gym
Yoga Garden
Gym
Krav Maga Institute
Gym
Ever Strong SF
Gym
LiveFitGym
Gym
Harvey Milk Recreational Arts Center
Community Centre
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Kanbar Performing Arts Center
Community Centre
SF LGBT Center
Community Centre
Perform for Life
Gym
Custom Fit
Gym
Eden Fitness Studio
Gym
Pilates on Page
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Flagship
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Infinity Training Center
Gym
Advanced Wellness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (23) A+
Safeway
Grocery Store
Green Earth
Grocery Store
Jane the Bakery
Bakery
Woori Food Market
Grocery Store
The Mill
Bakery
jina bakes
Bakery
Bi-Rite Market
Grocery Store
Anderson Bakery
Bakery
Nijiya Market
Grocery Store
Bob's Donuts
Bakery
Hahdough
Bakery
Schlock's
Bakery
Fillmore Bakeshop
Bakery
Abes Market
Grocery Store
Falletti Foods
Grocery Store
Nabila's Naturals
Health Food
Super Mira
Grocery Store
La Boulangerie de San Francisco
Bakery
Wholesome Bakery
Bakery
Choux
Bakery
Epicurean Trader
Grocery Store
Hayes Valley Bakeworks
Bakery
Mollie Stone's
Grocery Store
Fatted Calf
Butcher
College Market
Grocery Store
Parks (42) A+
Golden Gate & Steiner Mini Park
Park
Fillmore & Turk Mini Park
Park
Raymond Kimbell Playground
Park
Alamo Square Playground
Playground
Alamo Square
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Japan Town Peace Plaza
Park
Hayes Valley Playground
Park
Margaret Hayward Playground
Playground
Cottage Row Mini Park
Park
Margaret S. Hayward Playground
Park
Jefferson Square
Park
Bush Street-Cottage Row Historic District
Park
Shops (171) A+
Chicago's
Hairdresser
Jai Ho Indian Grocery Store
Convenience Store
reWAXation
Beauty
Save More Liquor and Grocery
Convenience Store
West Side Cuts
Hairdresser
Transfer Market
Convenience Store
Pearl Market
Convenience Store
Geomantic Salon
Hairdresser
Hunted
Fashion
JP+
Hairdresser
The Perish Tru$t
Interior Decoration
Mac
Beauty
NewBills Barbershop & Salon
Hairdresser
Tim’s Market
Convenience Store
Kate's Cat & Dog Salon
Pets
Sunflowers Nails
Beauty
Wild Bride
Clothing
Asakichi Japanese Antiques and Art
Gift Shop
Central Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Fibers of Being
Clothing
Assembly Hall
Clothing
Nepenji
Hairdresser
Q Spa
Beauty
David James Salon + Gallery
Beauty
Rare Device
Interior Decoration
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Crocker Amazon (A+)

2. Bayview (A+)

3. Visitacion Valley (A-)

4. Bernal Heights (A+)

5. Castro-Upper Market (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 41.3% take public transportation in Western Addition.
Public Transit Stops (147)
Stops & Stations A+
McAllister Street & Pierce Street
Bus Stop
Fillmore Street & Turk Street
Bus Stop
Eddy Street & Pierce Street
Bus Stop
Eddy Street & Pierce Street
Bus Stop
Fillmore Street & Golden Gate Avenue
Bus Stop
McAllister Street & Pierce Street
Bus Stop
Eddy Street & Fillmore Street
Bus Stop
McAllister Street & Fillmore Street
Bus Stop
Fillmore Street & McAllister Street
Bus Stop
Fillmore Street & Eddy Street
Bus Stop
Fillmore Street & McAllister Street
Bus Stop
Eddy Street & Fillmore Street
Bus Stop
McAllister Street & Fillmore Street
Bus Stop
Fillmore Street & Eddy Street
Bus Stop
Eddy Street & Scott Street
Bus Stop
Eddy Street & Scott Street
Bus Stop
Fillmore Street & Grove Street
Bus Stop
Fillmore Street & O'Farrell Street
Bus Stop
Eddy Street & Divisadero Street
Bus Stop
Fillmore Street & Grove Street
Bus Stop
Fillmore Street & O'Farrell Street
Bus Stop
McAllister Street & Divisadero Street
Bus Stop
Divisadero Street & Eddy Street
Bus Stop
Divisadero Street & McAllister Street
Bus Stop
Divisadero Street & Eddy Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
41.3% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Bayview (A+)

2. Bernal Heights (A+)

3. Castro-Upper Market (A+)

4. Chinatown (A+)

5. Crocker Amazon (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Western Addition is 204/100 - which is 46% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Downtown (F)

2. Bayview (F)

3. Bernal Heights (F)

4. Castro-Upper Market (F)

5. Chinatown (F)

crime F

Western Addition crime rates are 8,226 per 100k, which is 189% higher than California
Property Crime
7,693 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
533 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Outer Sunset (A-)

2. Crocker Amazon (B+)

3. Noe Valley (B+)

4. Inner Sunset (B+)

5. Outer Richmond (B)

employment A+

The median income in Western Addition is $77,757 - which is 22% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$77,757 B+
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Crocker Amazon (A+)

2. Bayview (A+)

3. Western Addition (A+)

4. Ocean View (A+)

5. Downtown (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (28)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Northern Police Station
Police
San Francisco Fire Station 5
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dialysis Building
Clinic
UCSF Mount Zion Campus
Hospital
San Francisco Fire Station 21
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hospital
Hospital
Round Medical Supply and Uniforms
Pharmacy
UCSF Women's Health Center
Clinic
San Francisco Prosthetic Orthotix Service, Inc.
Doctor
Urgent Care
Clinic
Haight Street Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
California Convalescent Hospital
Nursing Home
San Francisco Fire Station 38
Fire Station
The Eye Institute
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
California Pacific Medical Center
Hospital
One Medical
Clinic
The Dentist Group
Dentist
CPMC Van Ness Campus
Hospital
San Francisco Fire Station 36
Fire Station
MMJ Doctor
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Excelsior (A+)

2. Lakeshore (A+)

3. Visitacion Valley (A+)

4. Bayview (A+)

5. Bernal Heights (A+)

housing C-

Western Addition home prices are $900,512 - which is 120% higher than California
Home Price
$900,512 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
11.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Chinatown (B)

2. Crocker Amazon (B)

3. Downtown (B)

4. Financial District (B)

5. Lakeshore (B)

schools A-

The Western Addition graduation rate is 92% - which is 15% higher than California
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (12) A+
Creative Arts Charter
Creative Arts Charter
Gateway Middle
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy
Weill (Raphael) Children Center
Parks (Rosa) Elementary
Muir (John) Elementary
Gateway Middle
Cobb (William L.) Elementary
San Francisco Day School
Chinese American International School
Tenderloin Community
San Francisco Waldorf School
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila
Mckinley Elementary
San Francisco Public Montessori
Mary L. Booker Leadership Academy
Town School For Boys
New Traditions Elementary
Hillwood Academic Day School
Millennium School Of San Francisco
Stuart Hall For Boys
The Hamlin School
Redding Elementary
High Schools (7) A+
Jewish Community High School Of The Bay
Gateway High
Gateway High
Wells (Ida B.) High
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High
Drew School
International High School
San Francisco Waldorf School
Mary L. Booker Leadership Academy
Urban School Of San Francisco
San Francisco University High School
Convent Of The Sacred Heart High School
Stuart Hall High School
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary
S.F. International High
Mission High
San Francisco County Rop
Five Keys Adult School (Sf Sheriff'S)
Five Keys Adult School (Sf Sheriff'S)
Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S)
Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S)
O'Connell (John) High
Galileo High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Presidio Heights (A+)

2. Haight-Ashbury (A+)

3. Marina (A+)

4. Pacific Heights (A+)

5. Inner Sunset (A+)

ratings B-

Western Addition has an overall rating of 71% from 2 reviews.
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From AreaVibes B-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Crocker Amazon (A+)

2. Noe Valley (A+)

3. Haight-Ashbury (A+)

4. South Of Market (A+)

5. Diamond Heights (A+)

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Western Addition Area Facts

  • Western Addition has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Western Addition crime rates are 19% higher than the San Francisco average
  • Cost of living in Western Addition is 14% lower than the San Francisco average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Golden Gate & Steiner Mini Park
      Fillmore & Turk Mini Park
      Raymond Kimbell Playground
      Alamo Square Playground
      Alamo Square
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Alamo Square Historic District
      Alamo Square
      Alamo Square Park
      Painted Ladies
      Buriel Clay Theatre
      African American Art & Culture Complex
      The Fillmore
      Western Addition Cultural Center

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Miyako
      Panda Express
      Subway
      Wise Sons Bagel & Bakery
      Sunday Bird
      Fillmore Billiards
      mini bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Western Addition? Of all people who commute, 41.3% take public transportation in Western Addition.
      Drive to Work
      22%

      52% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      41%

      36% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      14%

      11% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Western Addition? The cost of living in Western Addition is 204/100 - which is 46% higher than California.
      Western Addition
      204

      104% more expensive than average

      San Francisco
      237

      137% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Western Addition? Western Addition crime rates are 8,226, which are 189% higher than California
      Total Crime
      8,226 per 100k people

      254% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      254% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      41%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Western Addition? The median income in Western Addition is $77,757 which is 22% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $77,75741% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $54,07881% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      62% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Western Addition 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 Western Addition home prices? Western Addition home prices are $900,512 - which is 120% higher than California
      Median home value
      $900,512388% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,54062% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      22%

      65% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Western Addition have good schools? The Western Addition graduation rate is 92% - which is 15% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      11% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Western Addition a good place to live? Western Addition has an overall rating of 71% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      2 total surveys

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