Hayes Valley blends old-school charm with the energy of a trendy neighborhood. It's a corridor of diverse residents, upscale retailers, and standout restaurants.
Housing here spans every style of city living. Victorian, Queen Anne, and Edwardian townhomes remain prevalent, while newer developments have been rising skyward, drawing in young professionals eager to be part of the neighborhood's growth.
Hayes Valley is a textbook example of a community shaped by disaster. Its modern identity traces back to the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, which damaged the Central Freeway running through the neighborhood. When the city chose not to rebuild it, that decision opened the door for Hayes Valley to become a thriving commercial and residential hub, freed from the noise and pollution the freeway once brought.
Chic fashion boutiques, hip art galleries, high-end home decor shops, destination restaurants, and lively nightspots now occupy the ground where fallen buildings and businesses once stood. Despite its rapid rise, the neighborhood has held onto a welcoming, unpretentious feel that invites all San Franciscans to enjoy what it's become.
With old-school businesses still going strong, new luxury developments rising, and fresh establishments putting down roots, Hayes Valley remains one of the most sought-after neighborhoods to call home in San Francisco.
17,848 people live in Hayes Valley, where the median age is 37 and the average individual income is $105,509. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Hayes Valley has 9,104 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hayes Valley do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 17,848 people call Hayes Valley home. The population density is 58,892 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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