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San Francisco, CA — ZIP 94121

Population: 41,995 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 94121 (San Francisco, CA) is $1.83M — up 17.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $2.08M after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,159/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.83M

Typical home value

+17.6%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.83M
1-year appreciation
+17.6%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
5-year appreciation
+3.8%
10-year appreciation
+34.2%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2022)
$1.90M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$2.08M
Median list price
$1.69M
Median price per sqft
$1,128
1-year sale-price change
+27.7%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
71
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
121.3%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$4,159/mo
1-year rent change
+23.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,574/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$3,003/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,697/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,832/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,439/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
San Francisco County ROP, San Francisco Unified
Schools include
San Francisco County ROP, Alamo Elementary, Argonne Elementary, Washington (George) High, Lafayette Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, coastal flooding, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Very High · landslide: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tsunami: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard (7.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
32
Days with Good air quality
299
Days with Moderate air quality
65
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
240
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
82,410
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
77,535

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Presidio of San Francisco (2 mi)
National parks include
Presidio of San Francisco, Fort Point National Historic Site, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
SAN FRANCISCO VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
630
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,384 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
78.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.2%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
84.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
586,454
Average weekly wage
$3,981
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,444

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 94121State medianUS median
Typical home value$1.83M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$2.08M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$4,159/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 94121?
$1.83M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 94121?
$2.08M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 94121?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 94121?
Typical rent: $4,159/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 94121?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, coastal flooding, drought.
Is ZIP 94121 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 94121. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 94121?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 94121?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 94121?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 94121?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 94121 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 94121?
Good. Median AQI: 32. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 94121?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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