San Bruno, CA
San Bruno · CA 94066
Updated October 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$1.9M
Median Price
44/100
Walk Score
5/10
Schools
22 min
to Downtown San Francisco, CA
Score Breakdown
Our Take
San Bruno offers strong family appeal with top‑rated schools, a short 22‑minute drive to downtown San Francisco and low flood risk. The neighborhood is car‑heavy and walkable only to a limited extent, and home prices and rents are high, but it remains a solid, livable option for many.
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The Good
- ✓Excellent public school system with consistently high ratings
- ✓Convenient 22‑minute commute to downtown San Francisco
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
- ✓Strong median household income and steady job market
Real Talk
- !Walk score of 44 means most errands require a car
- !Transit score of 26 limits public‑transport options
- !High housing costs: median home price approaching $2M
- !Traffic congestion and noise from the nearby highway can be disruptive
- $Property taxes are among the highest in the Bay Area
- $Homeowners association fees for many condos and townhomes
- $Elevated insurance costs due to high real‑estate values
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Risk Snapshot
Crime & Safety
San Bruno, CA
Safety grade
57% safer than the national average
2% higher than the national average
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