Housing
Expat Neighborhoods
Common expat neighborhoods include:
• Walnut Creek
• Oakland
• Hayward
• San Jose
• Vallejo
• Novato
• South of Market
• Bernal Heights
• Culver City
Rental Housing Cost
Rental housing cost varies depending on the type, size, and location of the property:
Apartment:
• 1 Bed: 1,650 – 2,445 USD
• 2 Bed: 2,400 – 5,500 USD
Local Details
Transportation
San Francisco public transport includes train (BART), buses, ferries, taxis, and ride share. Though you can travel around San Francisco easily with public transport, many people own cars. Traffic and parking within the city do pose challenges.
Fun Facts
San Francisco is known to have more dogs than children according to Census and Animal Care and Control department data.
San Francisco has the largest and oldest Japantown in the United States and is only one of three that remain in the US.
Local Currency