A mix of a lively waterfront atmosphere and calm, comfortable living, Mission Bay is a vibrant, up-and-coming San Francisco district that has come a long way. Formerly an industrial area known for its shipyards and butcheries, the neighborhood got a major facelift when city officials decided to redevelop the area in the late 1990s. Now, it’s a hotbed of new life, with soaring condo towers, shiny sports arenas, a university hospital and Uber's corporate headquarters all calling it home. Steven Huang, a Realtor with Ascend Real Estate, says the neighborhood is becoming increasingly popular with young people, tech workers and families because of its central location. “It’s attracting a lot of tech workers who work nearby or commute to Silicon Valley. The terminus of the Caltrain is right there, which will take you straight to Silicon Valley,” Huang says.
Mission Bay is home to the largest commercial shipyard in San Francisco.
Mission Bay is home to the newly built UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
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Down by the bay
Being right on the bay opens options for outdoor activities, whether by land or sea. Pedestrians flock to Mission Creek Park, one of the area’s newer open green spaces, where it’s very common to see groups of friends taking a stroll with their pets or just taking in the scenery. Split between the north and south sides of Mission Creek, the park boasts a boathouse and boat launch onto the Mission Creek Channel on the north end, along with courts for tennis, basketball and sand volleyball. The north end also has the Berry Street Dog Park. Mission Creek South caters to more event-driven activities as it houses an amphitheater, open lawn areas and the Mission Creek Pavilion, which offers patio seating and floor-to-ceiling windows for views of the water. Both ends offer esplanades for pedestrians to enjoy a nice walk along the water. For kid-friendly fun, Mission Bay Kids Park is a lively community space with a modern design and interactive play areas and climbing structures. “It’s one of the most popular parks in the area. A lot of playdates happen there,” Huang says.
Mission Bay's Mission Creek has its own boat launch dock thats perfect for kayaks.
Mission Bay's Mission Creek Park has multiple basketball courts.
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Condo life on the bay
New upscale apartment buildings and luxury condos are popping up in Mission Bay, boasting views of the San Francisco Bay and city skyline. The buildings’ façades flaunt contemporary aesthetics with walls of floor-to-ceiling glass windows that let in natural light. The Beacon is one of the largest condo complexes in the city, with nearly 600 units ranging from $550,000 and $750,000. Madrone, a luxury condominium complex with more than 300 residences, provides front and center seats to waterfront views. The cost of living at Madrone can fall anywhere between $1.2 million to $3 million.
Arden Condos has a sleek design with a beautiful view of the city from Mission Bay.
Mission Bay Kids Park is a massive complex of playground structures that are a kid's dream.
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Cheer on the hometown teams
There’s no shortage of fun-filled activities in Mission Bay, with sporting events leading the pack. Basketball buffs can grab tickets to a game at the Chase Center, an 18,000-seat arena on the San Francisco Bay waterfront, to cheer on the Golden State Warriors. Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, is also on the waterfront. On game day, it's not uncommon to see boaters and kayakers floating in the bay outside the ballpark watching the jumbotron.
Mission Bay's newly finished Chase Center hosts the Golden State Warriors, concerts, and events.
Mission Bay's Oracle Park becomes a hub of orange and black on Giants game days.
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Thrive and dine in the Gardens
The Chase Center is surrounded by Thrive City, an open-air community plaza with parks, public art and casual and upscale dining. Patrons can quench their thirst at Harmonic Brewing, dine in at Miller & Lux Steakhouse or pick up hearty noodles and dim sum at Dumpling Time. Che Fico Pizzeria will be joining the Thrive City lineup in Spring 2024, with Kayah — focusing on Burmese cuisine — debuting in Summer 2024.
A centrally located linear entertainment park, Parklab Gardens, spans several city blocks and has become a major center for outdoor dining in Mission Bay. The aptly named Watering Hole is an onsite bar that hosts happy hour every Friday with specialty cocktails and craft beers. Parklab Gardens also features a mini golf course and a variety of international food trucks.
Dumpling Time in Mission Bay has a full bar and a great atmosphere.
Mission Bay's Harmonic Brewing serves great bar eats along with its custom beers.
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Academic pathways to equity
As part of the San Francisco Unified Schools, Daniel Webster Elementary School, with a Niche score of B-plus, and James Lick Middle School, with a score of C-plus, can prepare students for studies at the A-rated Galileo Academy of Science & Technology (formerly Galileo High School). At Galileo, students have the option to participate in one of several Academies, including biotechnology, environmental science, health, information technology (IT), media arts or hospitality and tourism. The area is also home to the University of California Mission Bay Medical Campus.
Daniel Webster Elementary is close to downtown San Francisco and Mission Bay.
Galileo Academy of Science & Technology is part of the San Francisco Unified School District.
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By car, train or ferry
Getting around Mission Bay and beyond is a breeze with all the different modes of transportation available. “Transportation is great here,” says Andrea Gordon of Compass Realty. “There are so many options available to get all around the East Bay Area.” The neighborhood is bordered by Interstate 280, which connects to I-80 in the South of Market neighborhood to the northeast, and a quick drive down 16th Street brings drivers to the 101 Freeway in Potrero. Third Street, which runs directly through Mission Bay, is lined with several MUNI Metro light rail stations, and the Caltrain Station — located at 4th & King — will take riders from Mission Bay to as far south as San Jose. Mission Bay shuttle routes include stops at the Civic Center, Embarcadero and Powell BART Stations. To travel by water, the San Francisco Pier 48 ½ and China Basin Ferry Terminals have ferries that travel to Downtown San Francisco, Alameda, Oakland, Oracle Park and Vallejo.
Mission Bay's Caltrain connects San Francisco to the South Bay.
The SF Ferry docks at the China Basin Ferry Terminal in Mission Bay on Giants game days.
Mission Bay is the hub for many of SF Muni's Light Rail lines.
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Crime on the rise
According to the CAP Crime Index, offenses in Mission Bay occur at a much higher rate than most areas throughout the country. With an overall score of 7, Mission Bay’s crime score is nearly twice as much as the national average, with robbery and larceny scoring a 7 and 10, respectively.
Mission Bay has multiple easy paved paths that follow Mission Creek and the Bay.
Mission Bay's Huffaker Park connects to the Mission Creek house boats.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
12,533
Median Age
35
Population Density
38 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$175,424
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$187,011
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
71.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
46.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
68°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
93/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
79/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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