The small Bayview Heights neighborhood sits in the southwestern corner of the larger Bayview district, bordered by the 101 freeway to the west and Candlestick Point to the east.
Muni's T Third Street light rail reaches into Bayview, and since a 2023 expansion through the new Central Subway, the line now connects directly into SoMa, Union Square, and Chinatown — giving residents a straighter shot downtown for both errands and work commutes. With the 101 running the entire length of the neighborhood's western border, freeway access is just as convenient.
As in its larger neighbor to the northeast, the Quesada Gardens Initiative — an urban gardening movement launched by a handful of Bayview residents in 2002 — remains a touchstone for the community, built on the idea that a socially just, sustainable neighborhood starts with residents shaping their own environment and connecting with each other.
This small, tight-knit community enjoys sweeping views from nearly every corner, thanks to its elevated location. Candlestick Point, long a vacant lot after the old stadium's demolition, is now under active redevelopment — a 270-acre plan for thousands of new homes, shops, and parks — while the broader Bayview district continues to offer residents easy access to a wide range of restaurants, everyday essentials, and authentic mom-and-pop shops.
As a small slice of the larger Bayview, residents here have embraced the momentum of the city's ongoing investment. Bayview Heights remains a residential pocket with a big-city location and a small-town feel.
2,431 people live in Bayview Heights, where the median age is 37 and the average individual income is $34,674. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Bayview Heights has 725 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Bayview Heights do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,431 people call Bayview Heights home. The population density is 37,024 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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