Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe de Casa
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe 1/2 Bistro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ikon Coffee
Coffee Shop
Madhouse Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Burrow
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Spruce Cafe & Patisserie
Coffee Shop
Buena Vista Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fraiche
Coffee Shop
Dogpatch Bakehouse & Caffe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Joe & The Juice
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Napa Farms Bar & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Green Beans Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Green Beans Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dogpatch
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO THE INDUSTRIAL CITY
Attraction
SFO Museum
Museum
Century at Tanforan and XD
Cinema
Century Plaza
Cinema
SFO Museum
Museum
Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum
Museum
Curiosity and Discovery
Art Gallery
Millbrae Train Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (23) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
The Standby Club
Bar
Togo's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
See's Candies
Sweets
Bitters and Bottles
Alcohol
Club Maraka's
Bar
Topper
Bar
Hometown Heroes
Bar
Hawi Hawaiian BBQ
Fast Food
Fil-Am Cuisine 2
Fast Food
Sip N Slurp
Fast Food
Little Green Cyclo
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
SF Uncork'd
Bar
Klein's Deli
Fast Food
See's Candies
Sweets
Pie Five Pizza Co.
Fast Food
Bun Mee Vietnamese Sandwich Eatery
Fast Food
The Chocolate Market
Sweets
Emporio Rulli
Fast Food
Amoura (coming soon)
Fast Food
United Club
Bar
Limon Rotisserie (coming soon)
Fast Food
Urban Tortilla
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Yoga Room
Gym
Mission Blue Center
Community Centre
Fitness 19
Gym
Veterans Memorial Recreation Center
Community Centre
Millbrae Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (10) F
Carniceria Tepa
Butcher
Las Hijas del Gallo
Bakery
La Hacienda Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Lucky
Grocery Store
Rolling Pin Donuts
Bakery
Green Valley Market
Grocery Store
Besan’s International Market
Grocery Store
Boudin
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Bistrot Bay Area
Bakery
Pacific Supermarket
Grocery Store
Mollie Stone's Markets
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Parks (57) B
Point San Bruno Park
Park
lookout
Park
Oyster Point Marina Park
Park
Jack Drago Park
Park
Cypress and Pine Playlot
Playground
Linden/Hillside Green Spot
Park
Paradise Valley Playground
Playground
Hillside Recreation Center
Park
Paradise Valley Park
Park
Firth Canyon
Park
Firth Park
Park
City Hall Tot Lot
Playground
Paradise Valley Park
Park
7th & Walnut Park
Park
Seventh Avenue and Walnut Park
Park
Siebecker Playlot
Playground
Elm Court Recreation Building
Park
Costaños Canyon Park
Park
Seventh Avenue Park
Park
7th Avenue Park
Park
Terrabay Playground
Playground
Bayshore Circle Park
Park
Sign Hill Park
Park
Plug Preserve
Park
Brisbane Community Park
Park
Shops (19) F
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Valero
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Chavarria's Market
Convenience Store
J&J
Convenience Store
Five Star Food and Liquor
Convenience Store
Burrell's Hair Cutting Place
Hairdresser
South City Hair
Hairdresser
Grand Avenue Hardware
Home Improvement
South City Lumber
Home Improvement
InMotion
Electronics
Airport Wireless
Electronics
Boucle
Fashion
CNBC SmartShop
Convenience Store
Brisbane Hardware
Home Improvement
District Market
Gift Shop
Greetings from San Francisco
Gift Shop
Food Shop
Convenience Store
Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Skyline News + Gifts
Convenience Store
XpresSpa
Beauty
Tumi
Gift Shop
Cal Lifestyle
Gift Shop
NYS Collection
Optician
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 14.9% take public transportation in South San Francisco.
Public Transit Stops (165)
Stops & Stations A+
475 East Grand Avenue
Bus Stop
Oyster Point Ferry Terminal
Bus Stop
400-450 East Jamie Court
Bus Stop
390 Swift Avenue
Bus Stop
Cabot Road & Allerton Avenue
Bus Stop
384 Oyster Point Boulevard
Bus Stop
550 Eccles Avenue
Bus Stop
395-400 Oyster Point Boulevard
Bus Stop
Kimball Way & East Grand Avenue
Bus Stop
Eccles Avenue & Rozzi Place
Bus Stop
220 Oyster Point Boulevard
Bus Stop
200 Oyster Point Boulevard
Bus Stop
1120 Veterans Boulevard
Bus Stop
Littlefield Avenue & Lawrence Avenue
Bus Stop
230 East Grand Avenue
Bus Stop
101 Oyster Point Boulevard
Bus Stop
7000 Shoreline Court
Bus Stop
5000 Shoreline Court
Bus Stop
6000 Shoreline Court
Bus Stop
169 Harbor Way
Bus Stop
4000 Shoreline Court
Bus Stop
Safe Harbor Shelter
Bus Stop
Safe Harbor Shelter
Bus Stop
Airport Boulevard & Tower Place
Bus Stop
DoubleTree San Francisco Airport North
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
14.9% A-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in South San Francisco is 212/100 - which is 52% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D

South San Francisco crime rates are 3,220 per 100k, which is 13% higher than California
Property Crime
2,826 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
394 crimes per 100k D+
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employment A+

The median income in South San Francisco is $106,005 - which is 66% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$106,005 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.7% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
COLOR COVID-19 testing center
Clinic
Vaccination Site at SFO
Clinic
SFO Fire Station 2
Fire Station
SFO Fire Station 1
Fire Station
SSF Fire Station
Fire Station
San Bruno Police Department
Police
Tanforan Professional Center
Dentist
Brisbane Fire Department
Fire Station
Brisbane Police Department
Police
Tanforan Dental Care
Dentist
Dignity GoHealth COVID-19 Rapid Testing
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
SBFD - Station 51
Fire Station
South San Francisco Police Department
Police
Fire Station 63
Fire Station
SFO Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Bayhill Dental Care
Dentist
Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
James Warren Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing B-

South San Francisco home prices are $911,000 - which is 123% higher than California
Home Price
$911,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
29% A+
Home Affordability
8.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D-

The South San Francisco graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% higher than California
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (15) F
Martin Elementary
All Souls Elementary School
Brisbane Elementary
Spruce Elementary
Belle Air Elementary
Lipman Middle
Hillside Christian Academy
Los Cerritos Elementary
Mills Montessori
Community Day
Hillside Elementary
Parkway Heights Middle
St Veronica Catholic School
Allen (Decima M.) Elementary
Ponderosa Elementary
Lomita Park Elementary
Sunshine Gardens Elementary
El Crystal Elementary
St Robert Catholic School
St Dunstan Catholic School
Parkside Intermediate
Garnet J. Robertson Intermediate
Buri Buri Elementary
Green Hills Elementary
The Avalon Academy
High Schools (4) F
South San Francisco High
Community Day
Baden High (Continuation)
Capuchino High
El Camino High
The Avalon Academy
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ratings B-

South San Francisco has an overall rating of 70% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes B-
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  • South San Francisco has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • South San Francisco crime rates are 13% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in South San Francisco is 52% higher than the California average

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South San Francisco, CA - Another City By the Bay 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 10, 2010) I have lived in close proximity to South San Francisco for many years. The city lies east of the hills of the Pacific Coast Range and west of the San Francisco Bay in a small valley. It has mild weather year-round and stunning views of the bay. Transportation options are varied a ...Read More nd include a BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) station, the San Francisco International Airport, and easy access to both the Bayshore Freeway and Interstate 280. South San Francisco is known locally as "South City", however, it does not share a common border with San Francisco.

South San Francisco is more industrial and residential than a tourist destination. Travelers have the option of many different hotels due to the city's proximity to the airport. The two top employers are United Airlines and Genentech, and many other biotechnology companies are based there. Grand Avenue, South San Francisco's downtown area, offers a variety of stores and restaurants, as well as being the location of the City Hall. Bertolucci's promises a fantastic dining experience for those who love fine Italian cuisine. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South San Francisco? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Point San Bruno Park
      lookout
      Oyster Point Marina Park
      Jack Drago Park
      Cypress and Pine Playlot
      Linden/Hillside Green Spot
      Paradise Valley Playground
      Hillside Recreation Center

      Entertainment

      SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO THE INDUSTRIAL CITY
      SFO Museum
      Century at Tanforan and XD
      Century Plaza
      SFO Museum
      Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum
      Curiosity and Discovery
      Millbrae Train Museum

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      The Standby Club
      Togo's
      McDonald's
      See's Candies
      Bitters and Bottles
      Club Maraka's
      Topper

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South San Francisco? Of all people who commute, 14.9% take public transportation in South San Francisco.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      10% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South San Francisco? The cost of living in South San Francisco is 212/100 - which is 52% higher than California.
      South San Francisco
      212

      112% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in South San Francisco? South San Francisco crime rates are 3,220, which are 13% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,220 per 100k people

      39% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      39% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      28%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South San Francisco? The median income in South San Francisco is $106,005 which is 66% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $106,00592% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $47,07958% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      63% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is South San Francisco a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are South San Francisco home prices? South San Francisco home prices are $911,000 - which is 123% higher than California
      Median home value
      $911,000393% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,279140% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does South San Francisco have good schools? The South San Francisco graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      30% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is South San Francisco a good place to live? South San Francisco has an overall rating of 70% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      13 total surveys

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