Is Yerba Buena a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
344 Registered Offenders Nearby
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 text-to-911 report of a white Nissan Altima driving without headlights near Columbus Avenue and Vallejo Street, reportedly heading toward the pier past Taylor Street with two occupants who may be intoxicated. | Columbus Ave & Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a priority audible alarm, possibly related to a disturbance, near Jefferson Street and a cross street identified as Richard Henry in San Francisco. | Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched for a possible trauma incident near Powell Street and Embarcadero North. Engine 2, Truck 2, and an ambulance responded on Control 1. | Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133 | Medical Emergency |
| 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, dispatch reports a possible smoke condition on the Powell Street transit platform and a separate injury where a woman apparently fell off a Lime scooter near Powell Street. Medics are responding with lights and sirens. | Powell St, San Francisco, CA | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews, including a fire truck and an ambulance unit, were dispatched for a possible trauma-related medical emergency near Powell Street in San Francisco. | Powell St, San Francisco, CA | Medical Emergency |
| 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, a possible medical emergency involving a female who fell while riding a lime scooter near Powell Street and Embarcadero North. | Powell St & The Embarcadero N, San Francisco, CA 94133 | Medical Emergency |
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Yerba Buena Overview
Yerba Buena is a densely urban neighborhood in San Francisco with a median home price of $981,958, more expensive than 57.8% of California neighborhoods.
The neighborhood features mostly small apartments and high-rise complexes, with a vacancy rate near the national median at 7.4%.
Quick Facts
| Population Density | 43,160 people/sq mile |
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Housing market and real estate character
Yerba Buena's housing is dominated by small apartments and high-rise complexes, with a large share of residents living alone.
| Small Unit Share (1-2 bedrooms or less) | 96.1% |
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| Apartment Complexes / High-Rise Share | 93.4% |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Yerba Buena has a very high share of residents living alone and a very low child poverty rate.
| Households Living Alone | 65.2% |
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| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Work From Home | 43.2% |
Demographics & Culture
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 74.1% |
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| Income Rank | Lower than 96.9% of U.S. neighborhoods |
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Asian Ancestry | 68.6% |
| Foreign Born | 70.3 |
| Tagalog Language Spoken at Home | 16.3% |
Commute Patterns
Yerba Buena residents have short commutes with a high share walking to work and working from home.
Yerba Buena offers a highly walkable environment with a large share of residents working from home.
| Work From Home | 43.2% |
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| Walk to Work | 35.9% |
| Drive Alone | 8.4% |
| Bus Commute | 5.6% |
| Main Commute Time Range | 15-30 minutes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the housing type in Yerba Buena?
Mostly small apartments and high-rise complexes, with 93.4% classified as apartment complexes or high-rises.
How affordable is rent in Yerba Buena?
Average rent is $831, lower than 99.9% of California neighborhoods.
How common is working from home in Yerba Buena?
43.2% of residents work from home, higher than 99.5% of U.S. neighborhoods.