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South San Francisco, CA—94080

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,171,000
0.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$136,000
40.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
39
10.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.2%
Median Rent
$3,610
4.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$3,340
31.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$3,800
27.2% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$4,400
0.7% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — South San Francisco, CA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in South San Francisco, CA is $1,171,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.7%. This indicates that home prices in South San Francisco, CA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.2%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,171,000-0.7%
Single Family $1,217,000-0.6%
Condos $700,000-4.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $557,000
    -5.3%
    2 Bed
    		$881,000-2.0%
    3 Bed
    		$1,174,000-0.7%
    4 Bed
    		$1,411,0000.5%
    5 Bed $1,627,9001.2%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    4.7%
    1 Bedroom
    12.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    27.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    38.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.4%

    Rental Trends — South San Francisco, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in South San Francisco, CA is $3,620, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in South San Francisco, CA is studios: $2,720, 1-bedrooms: $2,920, 2-bedrooms: $3,830, 3-bedrooms: $4,400, 4-bedrooms: $6,220. The most common rental property sizes in South San Francisco, CA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 36.4% and 25.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,610$3,620
    Studio Rent $2,840$2,720
    1 Bed Rent $3,340$2,920
    2 Bed Rent $3,800$3,830
    3 Bed Rent $4,400$4,400
    4 Bed Rent $4,950$6,220
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    9.8%
    1 Bedroom
    25.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    36.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    20.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    6.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.1%

    Property Listings — South San Francisco, CA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in South San Francisco, CA is 41. This is a increase of 39.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$1,100,000-4.0%
    Listing Count
    		39-20.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.1%-20.0%
    Days on Market
    		39-10.0%
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    Demographics — South San Francisco, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South San Francisco, CA has a population of 65,000, which has decreased by -3.8% over the past 5 years. South San Francisco, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 40.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		65,000-3.8%
    % Under 18
    		17.5%-7.9%
    % Seniors
    		17.5%7.4%
    % WFH
    		16.5%489.3%
    % w/ College Degree
    		40.1%15.2%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South San Francisco, CA is a predominantly asian area, with 42.8% of the population identifying as asian. The asian population has grown by 7.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in South San Francisco, CA is hispanic, making up 31.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 40.1% of the population in South San Francisco, CA, and this percentage has increased by 0.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		20.5%1.5%
    % Black
    		1.7%-5.6%
    % Hispanic
    		31.1%-7.7%
    % Asian
    		42.8%7.5%
    % Foreign Born
    		40.1%0.5%
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    Mortgage and Risk — South San Francisco, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 455 mortgage originations in South San Francisco, CA, of which 94.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 50.0%, with 5.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in South San Francisco, CA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		455
    % Conventional Loans
    		94.0%
    % Government Loans
    		6.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		15.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — South San Francisco, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in South San Francisco, CA under the Section 8 program is 8.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In South San Francisco, CA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		868
    Total Units Section 8
    		788
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		8.7%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		90.9%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$730$3,340$2,610
    2 Bedroom-$690$3,800$3,110
    3 Bedroom-$520$4,400$3,880
    4 Bedroom-$830$4,950$4,120

    Affordability — South San Francisco, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio8.3
    Median Home Price$1,171,000
    Median Household Income$136,000

    South San Francisco, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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