North Beach is a neighborhood beloved by San Franciscans and tourists alike, bubbling with culture, history, and a one-of-a-kind neighborhood vibe.
Known as Little Italy, North Beach was once home to San Francisco's Italian immigrant community. Today, this culturally diverse neighborhood is anchored by a dense cluster of checkered-tablecloth restaurants, cafes, and Old World delicatessens.
North Beach carries a packed history, including a roster of famous names who once walked its streets — Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn Monroe, and Jack Kerouac, whose writings about his friends and the Beat Generation are the centerpiece of the Beat Museum, located right in North Beach on Broadway, across from City Lights Bookstore.
Washington Square Park stands out as the neighborhood's ultimate gathering place, where locals and visitors alike step back from the organized chaos of the surrounding streets — with enough cafes and street vendors nearby to turn a park visit into an all-day outing. North Beach was also home for 45 years to Beach Blanket Babylon, once billed as the world's longest-running musical revue, which closed for good at the end of 2019 after more than 17,000 performances.
While North Beach carries the weight of its own history, it continues to burn brightly, thriving with residents and visitors drawn to its endless mix of shops, restaurants, and historic sites. The energetic buzz running through this distinct San Francisco neighborhood keeps it magnetic for every generation.
6,106 people live in North Beach, where the median age is 46 and the average individual income is $81,383. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Total Population
Median Age
Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
Average individual Income
North Beach has 3,012 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in North Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,106 people call North Beach home. The population density is 64,254 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Total Population
Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
Median Age
Men vs Women
Population by Age Group
0-9 Years
10-17 Years
18-24 Years
25-64 Years
65-74 Years
75+ Years
Education Level
Total Households
Average Household Size
Average individual Income
Households with Children
With Children:
Without Children:
Marital Status
Blue vs White Collar Workers
Blue Collar:
White Collar:
Other Communities
Browse things to do, places to see, and nearby landmarks to explore.
With deep roots across Northern California and the backing of a global powerhouse, our team delivers tailored service with unmatched insight.
