Moving to
San Francisco.

$2,476/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,476 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $1,394,500. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

4.1% unemployment

Unemployment here is 4.1%, close to the national average of 4.3%.

486 violent crimes per 100k

Crime is worth weighing seriously here. Rates run above the national average, and while plenty of residents live comfortably, neighborhood selection matters a lot more than it does in a safer city.

30 min average commute

Traffic is a real factor here. The 30.4 minute average means plenty of commuters are pushing 45 to 60 minutes on a bad day. Proximity to work matters more here than it might elsewhere. 3 in 10 workers drive to work; 19% take public transit; 31% work from home.

14 hospitals

There are 14 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits. They average 3.4 out of 5 on Medicare's star rating.

60% bachelor's degree or higher

This is a highly educated city, with over half the adult population holding a college degree. That tends to shape the job market and the broader culture, and it's a solid indicator of a strong professional scene.

132 public schools inside the boundary

There are 132 public schools inside the boundary and 90 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (2 miles away). There are 8 national parks and sites within a day's drive.