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Looking to move to San Francisco, CA? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to San Francisco, CA is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: San Francisco, CA has a population of 812732. What about cost of living in San Francisco, CA? The median income in San Francisco, CA is $163,489 and the median home value is $1,379,103.

Read on to learn more about San Francisco, CA, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Weather in San Francisco, CA

Average Temperatures

63 high / 51 low

Average Annual Rainfall

23 in

Average Annual Snowfall

0 in

Quick Facts about San Francisco, California

Median Home Value
$1,379,103
Median Property Tax
$5,242
Total Population
812,732
Average Commute
27 min
Median Household Income
$163,489
Median Monthly Rent
$2,076

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