Living in South San Francisco
South San Francisco is a large place in California, United States, home to 67,271 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 1%, #90 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 2%, #83 of 7,271), couples without children (DINKs) (top 4%, #102 of 3,053).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about South San Francisco
- The San Francisco Bay is 2 km away.
- It is part of Greater San Francisco, 13 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 33 min and sets around 1:55; in late June it sets around 5:34.
How South San Francisco ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #4,588 of 11,898 | #69 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 26 | #7,823 of 9,771 | #64 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 39 | #5,161 of 8,006 | #32 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #3,239 of 6,237 | #27 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #767 of 9,474 | #93 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,278 of 9,474 | #90 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #925 of 10,762 | #125 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #156 of 4,537 | #21 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #157 of 4,444 | #27 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 82 | #102 of 3,053 | #21 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,372 of 7,271 | #107 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #221 of 6,227 | #25 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #307 of 3,933 | #59 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 70 | #859 of 2,119 | #125 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 40 | #4,706 of 8,006 | #23 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 24 | #10,230 of 12,111 | #85 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #178 of 4,114 | #33 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 82 | #83 of 7,271 | #12 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 79 | #351 of 9,474 | #22 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #17,054 of 18,063 | #618 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 46 | #1,973 of 16,523 | #253 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 4 | #17,595 of 18,063 | #731 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #603 of 16,523 | #49 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 84 | #38 of 21,167 | #3 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,419 of 12,111 | #27 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #299 of 6,413 | #29 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 82 | #90 of 12,111 | #7 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #455 of 4,750 | #64 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- San Bruno 3 km
- Millbrae 6 km
- Daly City 7 km
- Pacifica 8 km
- Bayview-Hunters Point 9 km
- Burlingame (California) 9 km
- Hillsborough (California) 9 km
- Parkside (California) 12 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.