South San Francisco, CA Area Guide

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South San Francisco Area Facts

  • South San Francisco has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • South San Francisco crime rates are 8% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in South San Francisco is 52% higher than the California average
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South San Francisco, CA - Another City By the Bay User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 10, 2010) I have lived in close proximity to South San Francisco for many years. The city lies east of the hills of the Pacific Coast Range and west of the San Francisco Bay in a small valley. It has mild weather year-round and stunning views of the bay. Transportation options are varied a ...Read More nd include a BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) station, the San Francisco International Airport, and easy access to both the Bayshore Freeway and Interstate 280. South San Francisco is known locally as "South City", however, it does not share a common border with San Francisco.

South San Francisco is more industrial and residential than a tourist destination. Travelers have the option of many different hotels due to the city's proximity to the airport. The two top employers are United Airlines and Genentech, and many other biotechnology companies are based there. Grand Avenue, South San Francisco's downtown area, offers a variety of stores and restaurants, as well as being the location of the City Hall. Bertolucci's promises a fantastic dining experience for those who love fine Italian cuisine. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South San Francisco? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Point San Bruno Park
      lookout
      Oyster Point Marina Park
      Jack Drago Park
      Cypress and Pine Playlot
      Linden/Hillside Green Spot
      Paradise Valley Playground
      Hillside Recreation Center

      Entertainment

      SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO THE INDUSTRIAL CITY
      SFO Museum
      Century at Tanforan and XD
      Century Plaza
      SFO Museum
      Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum
      Curiosity and Discovery
      Millbrae Train Museum

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      The Standby Club
      Togo's
      McDonald's
      See's Candies
      Bitters and Bottles
      Club Maraka's
      Topper

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South San Francisco? Of all people who commute, 14.9% take public transportation in South San Francisco.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      10% 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 South San Francisco? The cost of living in South San Francisco is 212/100 - which is 52% higher than California.
      South San Francisco
      212

      112% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in South San Francisco? South San Francisco crime rates are 2,603, which are 8% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,603 per 100k people

      14% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      14% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -19%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South San Francisco? The median income in South San Francisco is $106,005 which is 66% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $106,00592% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $47,07958% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      63% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is South San Francisco a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are South San Francisco home prices? South San Francisco home prices are $911,000 - which is 123% higher than California
      Median home value
      $911,000393% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,279140% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does South San Francisco have good schools? The South San Francisco graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      30% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is South San Francisco a good place to live? South San Francisco has an overall rating of 70% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      13 total surveys

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