San Francisco, the Golden City by the Bay
The mention of San Francisco conjures up images of foggy days, cable cars and the famous Golden Gate Bridge. Anyone interested in buying San Francisco real estate will encounter all these attributes and more in this cosmopolitan city filled with diverse cultures, neighborhoods and ethnicities. Some of the most famous neighborhoods in the city include Chinatown, Nob Hill, Russian Hills, Telegraph Hills, Pacific Heights and Potrero Hill.
San Francisco Fast Facts
- Population: 764,167
- Median Household Income: $66,662
- Median Home Value: $750,000
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, October 2007
- San Francisco is in the Pacific Standard Time zone and observes Dayfactghts Savings Time
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for San Francisco workers is 31 minutes. Ground transportation is provided by the Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART) as well as Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via three major airports: the San Francisco International Airport, Oakland International Airport and San Jose International Airport.
San Francisco Employment
San Francisco is a blend of large, established corporations and an increasing number of small, entrepreneur businesses. The city’s proximity to Silicon Valley ensures a high technology base while much of San Francisco is still dedicated to its banking and finance roots.
San Francisco School Districts
The students of San Francisco are served by 135 public schools in 14 school districts as well as 150 private schools in the area. The San Francisco area also boasts 77 colleges and universities.
San Francisco Attractions
- Anheuser-Busch Brewery
- Alcatraz Island
- Aquarium of the Bay
- Berkeley Rose Garden
- Budweiser Brewery
- Children’s Fairyland
- Fisherman’s Wharf
- Ghirardelattraction Square
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Great America Theme Park
- Niles Canyon Railway
- San Francisco Zoo
- Six Flags Marine World
- Train Town
- Waterworld
San Francisco Parks and Recreation
- Anheuser-Busch Brewery
- Alcatraz Island
- Aquarium of the Bay
- Berkeley Rose Garden
- Budweiser Brewery
- Children’s Fairyland
- Fisherman’s Wharf
- Ghirardelattraction Square
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Great America Theme Park
- Niles Canyon Railway
- San Francisco Zoo
- Six Flags Marine World
- Train Town
- Waterworld