Daly City, CA
Is St. Francis Heights a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe660
Medium723
Low934
Other3571
155 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape30
Child involved122
Assault27
Other8
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported an at risk missing juvenile in Pacifica who reportedly left home on foot and did not return. The juvenile is described as having suicidal thoughts and mental health issues. Officers were asked to stop, hold, conduct a welfare check, and notify local police if the juvenile is found. | Pacifica, CA 94044 | Missing Person |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement broadcast a be-on-the-lookout for a missing at-risk juvenile who left a residence on foot in Pacifica and did not return. The juvenile reportedly has mental health concerns and prior suicidal statements. A cell phone associated with the juvenile last pinged near Junipero Serra Boulevard in Daly City. Units were asked to stop and conduct a welfare check if the juvenile is found. | Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City, CA 94014 | Missing Person |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary after an audible alarm was reported near Ortega Street and 15th Avenue. | Ortega St, San Francisco, CA 94122 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported family disturbance near Taraval Street between 23rd and 24th avenues. A verbal argument between siblings apparently escalated, and a brother reportedly broke a window, injured his wrist, and is bleeding. Medics are also being sent to the scene. | Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders provided medical aid for a possible trauma with a broken wrist near Taraval Street, between 23rd and 24th Avenue. Units Engine 40 and Medic 512 dispatched with lights and sirens. | Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a code 3 medical aid call was made for trauma involving a reported broken wrist near Taraval Street and 23rd and 24th Streets. Responding units included Engine 40 and Medic 512. | Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a reported medical emergency involving trauma and a broken wrist near Taraval Street and 23rd Avenue. | Taraval St & 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched Code 3 to a reported crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist at the intersection of Hope and McLaughlin. | Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched in San Mateo for an infant (reported as “zero four month old”) with difficulty breathing. | Poplar Ave & Palm Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a hotel on Veterans Boulevard in South San Francisco for a possible welfare check after several hang‑up calls. On a callback, someone was reportedly screaming and said they were in a specific room, while the front desk believed the call may have come from a different room and reported no known disturbance. | Veterans Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080 | Disturbance |
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Median Home Price
$1,286,530
Average Rent
$3,648
Vacancy Rate
4.4%
Overview
St. Francis Heights is a densely urban neighborhood in Daly City, CA, known for its well-established homes mostly built between 1940 and 1969. The median home price is $1,286,530, higher than 75.2% of California neighborhoods.
The community is affluent, wealthier than 96.6% of U.S. neighborhoods, with a strong presence of urban sophisticates and a high owner occupancy rate. Real estate vacancies are low at 4.4%, indicating steady demand.
Densely UrbanAffluentOlder HomesHigh Owner Occupancy
Quick Facts
| Owner Occupied Homes | Majority |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Rate | 4.4% |
Housing market and real estate character
St. Francis Heights features mostly medium to large single-family homes and small apartment buildings, with a strong owner occupancy and a housing stock largely built mid-20th century.
| Owner Occupied Rate | Majority |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Medium to large single-family homes and small apartments |
| Housing Age | 88.5% built 1940-1969 |
What buyers will notice right away
Homes mostly built during the Baby Boom era give the area a distinctive mid-century feel.
Most residences are owner occupied, often indicating residential stability.
Vacancies are below average, suggesting steady housing demand.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood attracts affluent residents with refined tastes, including many urban sophisticates who enjoy cultural activities and a big city lifestyle.
High owner occupancy often points to long-term residential stability.
The affluent community supports a lifestyle rich in arts and cultural engagement.
Affluent & Cultured — Residents tend to be educated executives and managers who value arts and urban amenities.
| Urban Sophisticates | Higher than 96.0% of U.S. neighborhoods |
|---|
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 44.0% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Higher than 96.6% of U.S. neighborhoods |
| Child Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| Asian Ancestry | 75.2% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 56.0% |
| Top Languages | ["English (33.1%)","Tagalog (25.5%)","Chinese","Spanish"] |
Commute
Most residents have a moderate commute, with many driving alone or carpooling to work.
St. Francis Heights offers manageable commute times with a notably high carpool rate, reflecting community commuting patterns.
Short Commutes — Nearly half of residents commute 15-30 minutes.
Carpooling — Carpooling is more common here than in most U.S. neighborhoods.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes (45.8%) |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 64.9% |
| Carpool Rate | 22.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in St. Francis Heights?
The median home price is $1,286,530, higher than 75.2% of California neighborhoods.
What types of homes are common?
Mostly medium to large single-family homes built between 1940 and 1969, plus small apartment buildings.
How diverse is the neighborhood?
It has a high Asian ancestry population at 75.2% and a significant foreign-born population at 56.0%.