Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Pacific Heights?
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There are 21,642 residents in Pacific Heights, with a median age of 36.7. Of this, 51.16% are males and 48.84% are females. US-born citizens make up 71.43% of the resident pool in Pacific Heights, while non-US-born citizens account for 17.76%. Additionally, 10.81% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 16,829 people in Pacific Heights currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 16,829 people in Pacific Heights currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 21,642 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 11,073 | 2.0% |
| Female Population | 10,569 | -0.6% |
Male population 51.16%
Female population 48.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36.7 | 1.7% |
| Citizen US Born | 15,458 | -0.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 3,843 | 5.3% |
| Not Citizen | 2,340 | 0.7% |
Citizen US Born 71.43%
Citizen not US Born 17.76%
Not Citizen 10.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 308 | 5.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,569 | 18.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 999 | 19.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 793 | 2.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 16,829 | -2.4% |
Moved from Abroad 1.43%
Moved from Same County 11.95%
Moved from Same State 4.65%
Moved from Different State 3.69%
Same House as Last Year 78.28%
What are the employment statistics in Pacific Heights?
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White-collar workers make up 95.39% of the working population in Pacific Heights, while blue-collar employees account for 4.61%. There are also 1,324 entrepreneurs in Pacific Heights (9.59% of the workforce); 10,402 workers employed in private companies (75.32%); and 917 people working in governmental institutions (6.64%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 13,173 | 0.2% |
| Blue Collar | 637 | -1.9% |
White Collar 95.39%
Blue Collar 4.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,324 | -6.4% |
| Private Companies | 10,402 | -0.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 917 | 3.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,167 | 10.7% |
Self Employees 9.59%
Private Companies 75.32%
Governmental Workers 6.64%
Not for Profit Companies 8.45%
How many households are there in Pacific Heights?
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There are a total of 11,298 households in Pacific Heights, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 31.57% of these Pacific Heights households, while non-family units account for the remaining 68.42%. Additionally, 11.08% of households have children and 88.91% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 11,298 | -1.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 1.1% |
| Family Households | 3,567 | 4.0% |
| Non-family Households | 7,730 | -3.2% |
Family Households 31.57%
Non-family Households 68.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,252 | 0.6% |
| Households without Children | 10,045 | -1.2% |
Households with Children 11.08%
Households without Children 88.91%
What are the median and average incomes in Pacific Heights?
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The average annual household income in Pacific Heights is $198,963, while the median household income sits at $138,023 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $193,683, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $127,243. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $108,684 and $36,754, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $198,963 | 8.4% |
| Median Household Income | $138,023 | 9.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,415 | 11.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 18,848 | -0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Pacific Heights?
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There are 13,113 housing units in Pacific Heights, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1948. Of the 11,298 occupied housing units in Pacific Heights, 23.02% are owner-occupied, while 76.97% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.59% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,502,200. In general, housing costs reach $2,361 per month in Pacific Heights.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.59% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,502,200. In general, housing costs reach $2,361 per month in Pacific Heights.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 13,113 | 1.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1948 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 6,716 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 656 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 715 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,455 | -11.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,228 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 937 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 606 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 451 | 3.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 349 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,298 | -1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,601 | -2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 8,696 | -0.6% |
Owner Occupied 23.02%
Renter Occupied 76.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,706 | -0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 895 | -6.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,502,200 | 13.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,550,200 | 2.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,361 | 4.2% |
With Mortgage 65.59%
Without Mortgage 34.41%
What is the level of education in Pacific Heights?
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Approximately 10.98% of the population in Pacific Heights holds a high school degree (that's 2,174 residents), while 12.87% have attained a college certificate (2,549 locals) and 41.71% have a bachelor's degree (8,259 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 542 | 1.5% |
| Some High School | 2,174 | 5.2% |
| Some College | 2,549 | 0.8% |
| Associate Degree | 716 | 12.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,259 | -0.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,563 | 0.7% |
No High School 2.74%
Some High School 10.98%
Some College 12.87%
Associate Degree 3.62%
Bachelor's Degree 41.71%
Graduate Degree 28.09%
What is the marital status of Pacific Heights residents?
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A total of 10,460 people in Pacific Heights have never been married (which represents 51.98% of the total population), while 6,688 of them are wedded (33.23%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 336 (1.67%) and 1,852 (9.2%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 10,460 | 1.0% |
| Married | 6,688 | 1.9% |
| Separated | 336 | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 788 | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 1,852 | 1.0% |
Never Married 51.98%
Married 33.23%
Separated 1.67%
Widowed 3.92%
Divorced 9.2%
What are the most common means of transportation in Pacific Heights?
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The top three means of transportation people in Pacific Heights use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 3,745 residents commute by car, 3,406 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 2,032 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,745 | -4.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,406 | -15.0% |
| Railroad | 78 | -27.1% |
| Ferryboat | 9 | 12.5% |
| Bicycle | 444 | -8.3% |
| Motorcycle | 102 | 5.2% |
| TaxiCab | 475 | -1.9% |
| Walk | 2,032 | -4.5% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
