What is the median household income in San Francisco?

The median household income in San Francisco was $139,801 in 2024, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Half of the city's households earned more than that, and half earned less.

The Census also publishes a 2020-2024 five-year estimate, which pools more survey responses and is the figure used for neighborhoods and ZIP codes. That estimate puts the city median at $140,970.

Income varies a lot by neighborhood. In seven neighborhoods, including Noe Valley, the Marina and Seacliff, the median is at or above $200,000, the highest value the Census tables can show. At the other end, the median is $42,800 in the Tenderloin and $31,500 in Chinatown. See median household income by neighborhood for every neighborhood ranked.