Visitors from all over the world come to this historic city to see its painted ladies, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the site of the 1960s cultural revolution.
Climate
San Francisco is known for its fog and cool, moist weather.
Cultural Attractions
The list of cultural attractions in the city seems endless. The Museum of Modern Art, Chinatown, and Haight-Ashbury district are just a few of the many must-sees.
Economy
Tourism, finance, and technology are the backbone of the city’s economy.
Fun Fact
San Francisco is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the United States.
Geography
San Francisco is built on 40 hills on the North American plate, very near a fault line. San Francisco Bay is to the east and the Golden Gate to the north.
Location Details
Weather
Average January high/low temperature (?)
54.93 ° / 41.29 °
Average July high/low temperature (?)
74.44 ° / 53.38 °
Precipitation (?)
21.22 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?)
44 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?)
2
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?)
87
Cost of Living
Median home price (?)
$ 775,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?)
$55118.0
Median household income, all ages(?)
$55639
Maximum state income tax (?)
9.3 %
State sales tax (?)
8.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?)
5.980 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?)
8
Number of private golf courses within the county (?)
6
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?)
37
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?)
241
Number of sports teams within the county (?)
2
Number of movie theaters within the county (?)
34
Number of libraries within the county (?)
47
Number of museums within the county (?)
53
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?)
11
Population & Demographics
Total population (?)
744,041
Population density (?)
15,530 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?)
30.2% growth
Population over 55 (?)
191,151 people
Education (?)
37 % have a college degree
Health
Number of hospitals within the county (?)
41
Number of clinics within the county (?)
105
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?)
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