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San Francisco, CA

The nation's largest study exploring what makes homeowners happy where it matters most — in their homes.

Happy Home Scores are based on participants' answers to four key questions:

  • Question 1:

    How do you feel about where you live?

    Best Place to Live
    Worst Place to Live
    National Average

    State Average:

    8.2 out of 10

    say "It's the best place to live"

  • Question 2:

    How proud are you of your home?

    Proud
    Not Proud
    National Average

    State Average:

    73%

    "My home makes me proud"

  • Question 3:

    Do you agree with the statement "my home is my favorite place."

    Agree
    Disagree
    National Average

    State Average:

    59%

    "My home is my favorite place to be"

  • Question 4:

    How interested are you in remaining in your community for the next 5 years?

    Interested
    Disinterested
    National Average

    State Average:

    79%

    "I plan to stay in my community for the next 5 years"

What Makes San Francisco's Homeowners Happy?

Our research shows that homeowner happiness boils down to a combination of three important factors:

Affordable, well-functioning homes offering enjoyable accommodations

42 years

average home age

77%

have renovated their homes

67%

are happy with their home's size and layout

54%

say they have adequate storage

$1,200,000

Average Home Price (U.S. Census)

37%

"The cost of living is reasonable"

A sense of diversity, safety and a strong neighborhood network

Diversity

55%

"I feel that my community is racially diverse"

48%

"I feel that my community is religiously diverse"

Safety

64%

"I live in a community that makes me feel safe"

64%

"My community offers good fire, police and medical services"

Neighborhood

54%

"I have neighbors I
enjoy"

70%

"I trust my neighbors"

1,629,951

Population (U.S. Census)

Practical commutes and access to important attractions and services

Commuting and travel times

53%

live and work in close proximity

58%

have a reasonable commute

83%

have easy access to highways

Access to Attractions and Services

85%

live within one hour of a major metro area

77%

have access to shopping that meets their needs

67%

live close to body of water

40 Minutes

Average travel time to work

Want to know more? See Our Methodology.

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