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South San Franci, CA

South San Franci, CA.

Population: 64,761 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in South San Franci, CA is $1.22M — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.24M after a median 15 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,029/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.22M

Typical home value

+2.9%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.22M
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+5.9%
10-year appreciation
+52.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$1.28M
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
$1.24M
Median list price
$1.10M
Median price per sqft
$848
1-year sale-price change
+8.0%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
94
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
108.3%
Active listings
41
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
27

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

Rents

Typical rent
$4,029/mo
1-year rent change
+16.9%
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
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.4 : 1
Schools include
Alta Loma Middle, Baden High (Continuation), Buri Buri Elementary, El Camino High, Los Cerritos Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · tsunami: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AH
NFIP flood claims on record
86
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.7%
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 (5.5 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
60.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
355
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
129,304
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
105,074

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Presidio of San Francisco (10 mi)
National parks include
Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Fort Point National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
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)
-4,745 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1965
Housing built before 1970
57.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.5%
Median annual property tax
$7,312
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
380,332
Average weekly wage
$4,284
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,216

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

How it compares

South San FranciState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.22M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.24M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market15 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$4,029/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,312$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 South San Franci, CA?
$1.22M.
What is the median sale price in South San Franci, CA?
$1.24M.
How long do homes take to sell in South San Franci, CA?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in South San Franci, CA?
Typical rent: $4,029/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in South San Franci, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide.
Is South San Franci, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within South San Franci, CA. 86 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AH. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in South San Franci, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South San Franci, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South San Franci, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve South San Franci, CA?
14 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is South San Franci, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in South San Franci, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South San Franci, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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