Golden Gate Heights sits tucked between four neighboring districts, and it's one of the city's hidden gems — arguably home to some of the best views in San Francisco.
Beyond the panoramic views from homeowners' own floor-to-ceiling windows, Grand View Park and Golden Gate Heights Park are both popular spots to take in the city. True to its name, exploring "the Heights" isn't for the faint of heart, but every climb pays off with a park or a breathtaking vista. Just be warned: the ocean views here, while spectacular, can vanish behind fog just as quickly as they appear.
Homes in the neighborhood are almost entirely single-family, spanning styles from 1920s architecture to Mid-Century Modern. While most residents also own cars, the city's public transit lines run through and along the neighborhood, making it easy to get around — useful, since there are no commercial hubs within its borders.
Small in size but big in character, this hidden pocket of the city packs a real punch, with buzzing energy, charming homes, and views that are hard to beat.
3,578 people live in Golden Gate Heights, where the median age is 47 and the average individual income is $112,255. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Golden Gate Heights has 1,482 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Golden Gate Heights do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,578 people call Golden Gate Heights home. The population density is 30,760 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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