Living in San Francisco County, California

San Francisco County is a county in California with a population of around 864,816, part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA MSA metro area. The main communities are San Francisco.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $3,473/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $1270K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 54°F) and cool summers (highs around 57°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

San Francisco County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a highly educated workforce (58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.