South San Francisco

South San Francisco

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Welcome to South San Francisco

South San Francisco is a bit of a misnomer, as this municipality is separated from San Francisco by Brisbane. Just as San Francisco is often called “The City,” South San Francisco is referred to as “South City” by locals.

South City is adjacent to San Francisco International Airport and, as such, is home to a wide variety of hotels and restaurants. It also proudly proclaims itself to be The Industrial City, as noted by the hillside landmark sign north of the city. Another notable landmark is the Wind Harp in South City’s industrial park area. It is an Aeolian harp designed to capture the wind to create musical tones.

Genentech, one of the world’s major biotech concerns, is headquartered here, employing well over 7,000 people. Another sign dedicated to South City’s industry and technology is on East Grand Avenue, proclaiming it to be the “Birthplace of Biotechnology.”

South San Francisco is proud of its diversity, parks and recreation, and sense of local community, due in part to its location at the crossroads of major Bay Area metropolitan areas. Panoramic views of the Bay from the higher elevations, along with the mild climate, make South San Francisco an attractive place to live, work, and play.

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Overview for South San Francisco, CA

64,487 people live in South San Francisco, where the median age is 42.4 and the average individual income is $61,431. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

64,487

Total Population

42.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$61,431

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for South San Francisco, CA

Population Households Employment

South San Francisco has 21,870 households, with an average household size of 2.91. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in South San Francisco do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 64,487 people call South San Francisco home. The population density is 7,007.19 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

64,487

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.4

Median Age

50.67 / 49.33%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

21,870

Total Households

2.91

Average Household Size

$61,431

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in South San Francisco, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby South San Francisco. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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