San Francisco, California — Homebuyer Guide 2026

San Francisco Neighborhood Guides

Browse all 62 San Francisco neighborhoods. Compare prices, schools, walkability, and commute times to find the right fit.

62 neighborhoods · Updated 2026

All San Francisco Neighborhoods

Almonte
Marin County’s unincorporated waterfront village with San Francisco address
Median Sale Price: $1.5MDays on Market: 14 daysWalk Score: 70/100
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Anza Vista
Hidden hilltop neighborhood with panoramic city views
Median Sale Price: $1.2MDays on Market: 38 daysWalk Score: 95/100
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Balboa Terrace
Historic residential park with suburban tranquility downtown
Median Sale Price: $2.5MDays on Market: 11 daysWalk Score: 80/100
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Bayshore
Sunny industrial-residential corridor with transit access
Median Sale Price: $930KDays on Market: 26 daysWalk Score: 65/100
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Bayview District
Emerging artists quarter meets waterfront family sanctuary
Median Sale Price: $875KDays on Market: 23 daysWalk Score: 84/100
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Chinatown
North America’s oldest Chinatown with cultural authenticity
Median Sale Price: $1.6MDays on Market: 24 daysWalk Score: 100/100
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Cole Valley
Urban village charm meets walkable convenience
Median Sale Price: $1.8MDays on Market: 24 daysWalk Score: 97/100
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Cow Hollow
Victorian charm meets modern luxury lifestyle
Median Sale Price: $3.0MDays on Market: 24 daysWalk Score: 94/100
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Diamond Heights
Hilltop Views Meet Midcentury Modern Living
Median Sale Price: $1.24MDays on Market: 73 daysWalk Score: 76/100
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Dogpatch
Industrial-chic waterfront meets artisanal dining scene
Median Sale Price: $1.1MDays on Market: 78 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Duboce Triangle
Central urban village with unmatched walkability
Median Sale Price: $2.5MDays on Market: 30 daysWalk Score: 98/100
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Easter Hill Village
Family-focused community with exceptional transit access
Median Sale Price: $1.5MDays on Market: 80 daysWalk Score: 50/100
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Edgemar
Southern SF residential sanctuary near peninsula
Median Sale Price: $1.2MDays on Market: 14 daysWalk Score: 75/100
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Fillmore District
Historic jazz soul meets Victorian elegance
Median Sale Price: $736KDays on Market: 14 daysWalk Score: 89/100
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Fisherman’s Wharf
Iconic waterfront living with world-class views
Median Sale Price: $1.8MDays on Market: 14 daysWalk Score: 96/100
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Forest Hill
Quiet residential oasis with tree-lined streets near downtown
Median Sale Price: $3.5MDays on Market: 88 daysWalk Score: 68/100
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Forest Knolls
Wooded hillside enclave with UCSF proximity
Median Sale Price: $1.4MDays on Market: 18 daysWalk Score: 50/100
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Golden Gate Heights
Hilltop sanctuary with panoramic views and village charm
Median Sale Price: $2.1MDays on Market: 32 daysWalk Score: 77/100
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Hayes Valley
SF’s cultured urban village with world-class dining
Median Sale Price: $1.4MDays on Market: 14 daysWalk Score: 99/100
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Hunters Point
Waterfront revitalization with burgeoning arts community
Median Sale Price: $690KDays on Market: 80 daysWalk Score: 55/100
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Ingleside Terraces
Historic family enclave with rare detached homes and giant sundial
Median Sale Price: $3.0MDays on Market: 18 daysWalk Score: 82/100
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Japantown
Cultural hub meets Victorian charm walkable paradise
Median Sale Price: $1.9MDays on Market: 40 daysWalk Score: 99/100
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Jordan Park
Quiet family enclave with Victorian charm near Presidio
Median Sale Price: $2.2MDays on Market: 28 daysWalk Score: 96/100
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Laurel Heights
Quiet family oasis between Golden Gate Park and Presidio
Median Sale Price: $1.7MDays on Market: 14 daysWalk Score: 92/100
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Little Hollywood
Spanish Colonial charm meets blue-collar community soul
Median Sale Price: $949KDays on Market: 38 daysWalk Score: 64/100
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Little Saigon
Authentic Vietnamese culture meets urban convenience
Median Sale Price: $1.68MDays on Market: 30 daysWalk Score: 100/100
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Lower Nob Hill
Urban village with walkable streets and rich dining
Median Sale Price: $570KDays on Market: 67 daysWalk Score: 99/100
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Lower Pacific Heights
Victorian charm meets Fillmore Street sophistication
Median Sale Price: $1.4MDays on Market: 50 daysWalk Score: 96/100
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Marina Bay
Waterfront living with big-city accessibility
Median Sale Price: $1.5MDays on Market: 26 daysWalk Score: 50/100
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Midtown Terrace
Quiet hilltop haven with stunning city views
Median Sale Price: $1.4MDays on Market: 14 daysWalk Score: 49/100
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Mission District
Where Latin soul meets tech gold
Median Sale Price: $1.1MDays on Market: 32 daysWalk Score: 99/100
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Mount Davidson Manor
Historic Mediterranean homes with suburban San Francisco charm
Median Sale Price: $2.1MDays on Market: 17 daysWalk Score: 86/100
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North of Panhandle
Victorian charm meets Golden Gate Park proximity
Median Sale Price: $1.87MDays on Market: 31 daysWalk Score: 96/100
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Ocean View
Affordable family-first neighborhood with hidden ocean views
Median Sale Price: $1.25MDays on Market: 30 daysWalk Score: 76/100
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Outer Mission
Authentic Latino neighborhood with family appeal
Median Sale Price: $1.29MDays on Market: 23 daysWalk Score: 87/100
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Pacific Manor
Coastal suburban oasis with city convenience
Median Sale Price: $1.3MDays on Market: 32 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Parkside
Family-friendly suburban oasis with ocean breezes
Median Sale Price: $1.68MDays on Market: 14 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Pier 70
Historic shipyard transformed into luxury waterfront living
Median Sale Price: $1.5MDays on Market: 25 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Point Richmond
Historic waterfront village with Victorian charm and transit access
Median Sale Price: $1.2MDays on Market: 26 daysTransit Score: 90/100
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Polk Gulch
Urban village between Nob Hill and Russian Hill
Median Sale Price: $1.1MDays on Market: 83 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Potrero Terrace
Sunny hilltop retreat with city views
Median Sale Price: $1.6MDays on Market: 16 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Presidio Heights
Elite hillside enclave near Presidio National Park
Median Sale Price: $3.3MDays on Market: 13 daysWalk Score: 94/100
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Presidio Terrace
San Francisco’s Only Private Gated Community
Median Sale Price: $5.0MDays on Market: 54 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Richmond District
San Francisco’s family-friendly fog-kissed cultural corridor
Median Sale Price: $1.7MDays on Market: 16 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Rincon Hill
Sleek high-rise luxury meets urban convenience
Median Sale Price: $1.4MDays on Market: 52 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Russian Hill
Victorian elegance meets iconic San Francisco charm
Median Sale Price: $2.05MDays on Market: 29 daysWalk Score: 100/100
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Saint Francis Wood
Exclusive Garden Paradise with Mediterranean Architecture
Median Sale Price: $2.9MDays on Market: 26 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Seacliff
Pacific Ocean luxury with family sanctuary charm
Median Sale Price: $4.0MDays on Market: 45 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Silver Terrace
Hidden gem with bay views and family-friendly vibes
Median Sale Price: $843KDays on Market: 29 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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South Beach
Oracle Park’s luxury waterfront with city sophistication
Median Sale Price: $1.5MPrice per Sq Ft: $1,080Walk Score: 90/100
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South of Market
San Francisco’s urban tech epicenter with loft living
Median Sale Price: $1.5MDays on Market: 15 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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St. Mary’s Park
Family-friendly hillside enclave with Mission access
Median Sale Price: $1.5MDays on Market: 14 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Sunnyside
Historic Family Haven Near City College
Median Sale Price: $1.5MDays on Market: 12 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Sunset District
Ocean-kissed residential paradise with world-class schools
Median Sale Price: $1.88MDays on Market: 11 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Telegraph Hill
Quiet hilltop sanctuary with legendary city views
Median Sale Price: $1.9MDays on Market: 17 daysWalk Score: 97/100
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Top of the Hill
Family-first residential enclave with excellent walkability
Median Sale Price: $1.5MDays on Market: 26 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Transbay
Ultra-modern transit village meets urban luxury
Median Sale Price: $1.5MDays on Market: 26 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Union Square
Downtown luxury shopping and theater district
Median Sale Price: $400KDays on Market: 80 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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West Portal
Urban village with Muni tunnel access
Median Sale Price: $2.68MDays on Market: 22 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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West SoMa
Tech epicenter meets urban loft living
Median Sale Price: $830KDays on Market: 14 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Western Addition
Historic Fillmore meets urban sophistication and cultural vibrancy
Median Sale Price: $706KDays on Market: 87 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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Westwood Park
Historic Bungalows with Modern Family Appeal
Median Sale Price: $1.6MDays on Market: 19 daysWalk Score: 90/100
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