San Francisco Neighborhood
Is Visitacion Valley South a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe4221
Medium3318
Low3480
Other16591
366 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape94
Child involved244
Assault58
Other38
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, emergency medical services responding to a possible fainting incident near Folsom and Mabini Street. | Folsom St & Mabini St, San Francisco, CA 94103 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported commercial building alarm near Mission Street between Julia Street and Eighth Street in San Francisco. | Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible smoke on the BART platform at Powell Street in San Francisco, with fire units and medics responding with lights and sirens. | Powell St, 899 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched for a possible trauma medical emergency near Powell Street and Market Street, with a fire truck and an ambulance responding code 3. | Market St & Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews, including a fire truck and an ambulance, were dispatched to the area of Powell Street and Market Street in San Francisco for a reported code 3 trauma. | Market St & Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a reported building alarm box activation near Mission Street across from Julian Avenue in San Francisco. | Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a possible at risk missing juvenile in San Francisco. The youth is described as a 17-year-old male last seen wearing a black New York hoodie and black Adidas pants, with no associated vehicle and a phone that is turned off. | San Francisco, CA | Missing Person |
| 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 |
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Median Home Price
$1,052,324
Average Rent
$2,437
Vacancy Rate
6.4%
Overview
Visitacion Valley South is a densely urban San Francisco neighborhood with a median home price of $1,052,324, higher than 62.8% of California neighborhoods.
The neighborhood is highly walkable and has a large share of row houses and attached homes, with many residences built between 1940 and 1969.
Dense UrbanHigh WalkabilityStrong Bus Transit
Quick Facts
| Bus Commute Share | 21.3% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Visitacion Valley South's housing consists mainly of small to medium single-family homes and townhomes, with a mix of owners and renters.
| Vacancy Rate | 6.4% |
|---|---|
| Row Houses & Attached Homes | 31.2% |
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1940-1969 |
What buyers will notice right away
Many homes were built before 1940 or between 1940 and 1969.
Vacancy rate near the national median suggests balanced supply and demand.
Families & Lifestyle
This neighborhood has a diverse occupational mix and a moderate income profile with some childhood poverty.
Diverse Workforce — Residents work in executive, sales, manufacturing, and government roles.
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 43.0% |
|---|---|
| Children Below Poverty Line | 15.2% |
Demographics
| Middle Income | Higher income than 48.1% of U.S. neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Executive & Professional Share | 43.0% |
| Asian Ancestry | 75.6% |
| Foreign Born | 67.9% |
| Chinese Language Spoken at Home | 49.0% |
Commute
Commute times are typically 30 to 45 minutes, with a high share of bus riders.
Visitacion Valley South offers strong bus transit use and moderate commute times.
Transit-Oriented — Bus ridership is among the highest nationally.
Moderate Commutes — Most residents commute between 30 and 45 minutes.
| Drive Alone | 53.2% |
|---|---|
| Bus Commute | 21.3% |
| Carpool | 17.4% |
| Most Common Commute Time | 30-45 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Visitacion Valley South?
The median home price is $1,052,324.
How walkable is Visitacion Valley South?
It ranks among the top 5% of U.S. neighborhoods for walkability.
What languages are commonly spoken?
Chinese is spoken by 49.0% of households, along with English, Tagalog, Spanish, and Vietnamese.