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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco · CA 94117
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$1.6M
Median Price
83/100
Walk Score
5/10
Schools
5 min
to Downtown San Francisco
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
D+Schools
50/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
B+Walkability
83/100
WYLT Score61/100
Our Take
The Castro is a lively, walkable enclave with great transit and top schools, but the sky‑high cost of living and ongoing competition for jobs can bite. It’s a great spot if you can handle the price and noise, but you’ll want to plan carefully.
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The Good
- ✓Very walkable with abundant cafés and bars
- ✓Excellent public transit and bike lanes
- ✓Highly rated public schools
- ✓Close—just 5‑minute commute to downtown
Real Talk
- !Home prices and rents are among the most expensive in the country
- !High cost of living, including utilities, groceries, and taxes
- !Noise and crowds are frequent, especially on weekends
- !Competition for tech jobs is fierce and often requires strong networking
- $High property taxes and insurance
- $Potential HOA fees for condos
- $Elevated cost of living in daily expenses
Best For
young professionalstech workersstudentsLGBT community
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityHigh
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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