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Hayes Valley

San Francisco · Neighborhood Guide

Hayes Valley

14,800

Population

35

Median Age

148.6K

Avg. Income

14,800

Population

35

Median Age

148.6K

Avg. Income

The neighborhood

Culture, craft & community at your doorstep

Hayes Valley is San Francisco's most design-forward neighborhood, a compact and walkable enclave that sits at the intersection of culture, cuisine, and everyday elegance. What was once an overlooked stretch of the city has evolved into one of its most compelling addresses, home to acclaimed restaurants, independent boutiques, and a community of residents who have a high standard for how they want to live.

Culture at Your Doorstep

The San Francisco Symphony, the Asian Art Museum, and the War Memorial Opera House are all within walking distance. Hayes Valley is one of the few neighborhoods in the city where a world-class cultural experience can be a Tuesday night decision rather than a planned event.

A Street Like No Other

Hayes Street is the neighborhood's defining corridor, lined with some of the city's best independent retailers, specialty coffee shops, wine bars, and restaurants that have earned national recognition. Patricia's Green anchors the street with a sense of public life that gives the neighborhood its distinctive energy.

Compact Living at Its Best

Hayes Valley attracts creative professionals and design-minded buyers who want to be genuinely embedded in city life without sacrificing comfort or quality. Homes here are thoughtfully designed, the streets are human-scaled, and the community identity is one of the strongest and most intentional in San Francisco.

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Livability scores

Walk. Ride. Live.

Walk score

97

/100

Walker's Paradise

bike score

81

/100

Bikder's Dream

Transit Score

93

/100

Good Transit

Good Transit

Points of Interest

Around this neiborhood

Restaurants

Rich Table, Monsieur Benjamin, Souvla, Zuni Café, Chez Maman West

Shopping

Azalea Boutique, Acrimony, MAC Cosmetics Hayes Valley, Rickshaw Bagworks, Sandbox Bakery

Active

Patricia's Green, Octavia Street Parklet, Fell Street Bike Lane, Alamo Square Park

Beauty

Lunatic Fringe Salon, Cinta Aveda Institute, The Beauty Bar, True Love Hair

Nightlife

Smuggler's Cove, Riddler, Bar Crudo, Nopa, Brass Tacks

Schools

John Muir Elementary, Gateway High School, KIPP SF College Prep

Population

Who lives here

Population

Total Population

14,800

Population Density

High

Median Age

35

35

Gender Split

Man 45%Woman 55%

Households

Total Households

8,200

Avg. Household Size

High

Avg. Individual Income

$148,600

$148,600

Owner Occupied

1%

1%

Renter Occupied

1%

1%

Photos

Life in THIS NEIGHBORHOOD

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