Lake Shore anchors the far southwestern corner of San Francisco, and its outdoor setting makes it one of the city's most scenic neighborhoods.
Lake Shore was developed in the mid-1900s, first with single-family detached homes, and later with larger multi-unit condominium developments.
With so much undeveloped land, Lake Shore is a rare corner of the city. At its northwestern edge sits the San Francisco Zoo, one of the neighborhood's main attractions. Lake Merced is the heart of the neighborhood, with trails for jogging, hiking, and biking. There's also a cluster of golf courses in and around Lake Shore, including TPC Harding Park (site of the 2020 PGA Championship), the Olympic Club, San Francisco Golf Club, and Lake Merced Golf Club.
Though it can feel secluded, Lake Shore is served by public transit, and the nearby I-280 freeway offers quick access for commutes or out-of-town trips. Shopping is close by at the small Lakeshore Plaza or at Stonestown Galleria nearby.
Lake Shore offers a true outdoor escape in a big city, with a small residential corridor. It's one of San Francisco's hidden gems.
5,024 people live in Lake Shore, where the median age is 46 and the average individual income is $77,195. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Lake Shore has 2,259 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lake Shore do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 5,024 people call Lake Shore home. The population density is 8,877 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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