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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco · CA 94117
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$2.5M
Median Price
80/100
Walk Score
5/10
Schools
5 min
to Downtown San Francisco
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
D+Schools
50/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
B+Walkability
80/100
WYLT Score57/100
Our Take
94117 is a vibrant, highly connected neighborhood near downtown San Francisco with top‑rated schools and plenty of transit and dining options. The cost of living is high, and the area is noisy and busy, but for professionals who value convenience and a lively urban lifestyle it’s a solid choice.
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The Good
- ✓Excellent walkability and transit access to downtown
- ✓High‑rated public schools
- ✓Thriving dining and nightlife scene
- ✓Strong tech job market proximity
Real Talk
- !Very high housing and rental prices
- !Limited quiet and high traffic noise
- !Parking can be scarce and expensive
- !Homeowners face high property taxes and HOA fees
- $Property tax rates in SF are among the highest in the country
- $HOA or building maintenance fees can add 1–2% of home value annually
- $Utility costs (heat, water) run above state average
Best For
Young professionalsRemote workersTech industry employeesHigh‑income earners
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
San Francisco, CA
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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