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Moving to San Francisco, CA: the honest profile

Peak urbanism and peak price; fog is free. Median home price runs about $1142K with an effective property tax near 0.75% — roughly $8,565/yr on the median home.

Scorecard

DimensionSan Francisco
Median home price$1142K
Effective property tax0.75%
Tax friendliness2/10
Winter mildness7/10
Summer comfort10/10
Walkability8/10
Outdoor access9/10
Culture & food10/10
Healthcare10/10
Airport connectivity9/10
Schools7/10
Safety5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)3/10
Growth trajectory1/10
Who it fits: outdoor-first households, people who want life on foot, anyone prioritizing healthcare, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: the insurance-averse.

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