Pacific Heights, San Francisco

Is San Francisco, CA (Pacific Heights) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe1432

Medium1354

Low1516

Other5930

172 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape37

Child involved128

Assault28

Other13

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, medic 530 was assigned a code 2 response to Bernal Heights for a medical issue. Patient complaint details are not provided.	Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near the intersection of Thomas and Thornton Avenue for abdominal pain. Emergency medical services unit AMR 118 responded with priority three.	Thornton Ave, San Francisco, CA	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving abdominal pain was reported near Thornton Avenue in San Francisco. Emergency units responded to the location between Thomas Avenue and Thornton Avenue with a code 2 response.	Thornton Ave, San Francisco, CA	Medical Emergency
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, a medical emergency was reported near Hensley Avenue and Sylvan Avenue in San Bruno. Medic 53 was dispatched but later told to cancel the call.	Hensley Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a family disturbance near Carroll Street where a verbal argument between siblings apparently escalated. A brother is said to have hit a window, breaking his wrist and bleeding, and medics were sent to the scene.	24th St, San Francisco, CA	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers handled a possible non injury traffic incident involving a vehicle near the (number withheld) block of Hensley Avenue in San Bruno.	Hensley Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving trauma with a broken wrist was reported near Tennessee Street between 23rd and 24th.	Tennessee St, San Francisco, CA 94107	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, street Crisis Team 6 dispatched code 3 to a reported brush/bush fire near a children's playground, with a possible tent in the area. Reporting party declined to meet responders.	Folsom St & 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, street Crisis Team 6 dispatched to a possible medical emergency near 24th Street and Lucky Avenue in San Francisco. The underlying complaint is unclear from the audio.	24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$6,051,831

Average Rent

$5,037

Vacancy Rate

16.6%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Pacific Heights is a densely urban neighborhood in San Francisco with a median home price of $6,051,831 and average rent of $5,037, both well above California averages.

The neighborhood features a mix of apartment complexes and single-family homes, many historic, with a notably high share of residents living alone.

Densely UrbanHistoric HomesWalkableAffluent CommunityHigh Share Living Alone

Quick Facts

Vacancy Rate	16.6%

Housing market and real estate character

Pacific Heights has a diverse housing stock including apartment complexes and single-family homes, with many historic residences and a high vacancy rate.

Historic Homes (Built 1939 or earlier)
Vacancy Rate	16.6
Owner and Renter Occupied	Mixed occupancy
High Share Living Alone	56.6%

What buyers will notice right away

Mix of apartment complexes and single-family homes with historic character.

Vacancy is above average, which may indicate unoccupied or new housing.

More residents live alone here than in nearly all U.S. neighborhoods.

Families & Lifestyle

Pacific Heights is home to many urban sophisticates and young professionals, with a high percentage of residents living alone.

The neighborhood's walkability and cultural amenities attract educated professionals and arts supporters.

High share of residents living alone reflects a mix of singles and seniors.

Urban Sophisticates — Residents enjoy arts, culture, and refined tastes, living a big city lifestyle.

Singles and Seniors — High percentage of residents living alone, including singles and older adults.

Urban Sophisticates	More than 99.3% of U.S. neighborhoods
Living Alone	56.6%

Demographics

Bachelor's Degree or Higher	88.5
Executive, Manager, Professional Employment	85.7
Child Poverty Rate	0
Income Level	Higher than 98.2% of U.S. neighborhoods
Foreign Born Residents	31.2
Top Languages	["English (81.0%)","Tagalog (5.8%)","Spanish"]
Top Ancestries	["Asian (21.3%)","German (11.0%)","English (9.4%)","Irish (8.6%)","Italian (6.4%)","Hungarian (1.8%)","Brazilian (0.7%)"]