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San Francisco’s oceanside community with laid-back character
Situated along the furthest west side of San Francisco, Outer Sunset is a coastline neighborhood known for its laid-back culture and beachy California surfer vibe. “Outer Sunset edges right onto the Pacific, and we are only a few blocks from Ocean Beach, which is very popular, so that makes it special,” says Maggie Siegel, a local librarian at the neighborhood’s popular Ortega Library. Once a stretch of untouched sand dunes, Outer Sunset is now home to a unique residential enclave full of pastel-hued bungalows, expansive parks and a cool dining and shopping scene that matches the area’s relaxed attitude. From tech workers looking for a waterside escape from the bustle of the city to young families wanting to live in an easygoing area with top-rated schools, Ocean Beach attracts a range of residents as widespread as its oceanside attractions. “It’s a diverse and very family-friendly neighborhood,” Siegel says.
Family fun unfolds on Ocean Beach, with Sutro Tower in the backdrop.
Java Beach is a local favorite in the Outer Sunset.
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Forested meadows and Ocean Beach adventure
Outer Sunset is an outdoor adventurer’s dream with multiple parks and oceanside attractions. Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove is a natural wonder, encompassed by grand cypress and redwood trees, featuring walking paths, tennis courts and a large amphitheater nestled within a lushly forested meadow. The park is also home to San Francisco’s iconic 130-year-old roadhouse, a bullet-pierced remnant of the city’s once Wild West past. Golden Gate Park sits directly north of Outer Sunset, where residents enjoy vast recreational amenities from trails to lakeside picnicking areas and the city’s Japanese Tea Garden, the oldest in the country. Nearby, Sunset Reservoir is an overlook area offering exceptional Golden Gate Bridge views, and a few blocks west is Ocean Beach. This 3.5-mile white sand beach may not be the most popular spot for surfing because of its frigid waters, but area surfers still frequent it. Other locals love coming here for walks along the sand, kite flying, windsurfing and bonfires.
Stroll or jog along the Lower Great Highway Trail, a flat path with scenic ocean views.
Ocean Beach is a popular spot in the Outer Sunset.
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Colorful row houses and beachside views
Along Outer Sunset’s wide streetscapes, rows of colorful pastel homes with sporadic clusters of palm trees give off a coastal housing aesthetic. Bungalows, Spanish styles with stucco roofs and transitional-fusion homes make up most of the architectural landscape. Homes are often adorned with front bay windows, bringing in tons of natural, unobstructed light as the neighborhood’s front lawns are not very shaded. Home prices typically range from around $1 million to $2.5 million, with the higher priced properties having more luxury and modern styles. While most streets are flat, some homes are populated along San Francisco’s infamously hilly main streets. Other houses residing along the Upper Great Highway on the east side provide residents with oceanside views.
Rows of colorful stucco homes line the streets of the Outer Sunset.
Mission-Style stucco homes offer a twist on the classic Outer Sunset home.
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Summer music festivals and holiday markets
One of the most beloved neighborhood events is the Stern Grove Festival, where residents get to head right into the forestry of Stern Grove Park to enjoy free summer concerts at the site’s tree-encompassed amphitheater. The annual Sunset Community Festival takes place in September, with family-friendly activities from a kid’s bounce house to carnival games and a petting zoo. The event also features live musical performances, food trucks and vendors. When the holidays roll around, residents can head to the Sunset Holiday Mercantile for two days of festive local vendors, food trucks, live music and regional beer and wine tastings.
Chill dining offerings and shops along Judah Street
Outer Beach is surrounded by laid-back eateries, markets and hip retail. Along Judah Street, residents can check out an array of surf shops, artsy retailers and clothing stores. For dining, a community favorite is Outerlands, featuring new American-style cuisine with an open-style kitchen and weathered-wood interior walls. Locals often line out the door for their popular brunch specials, which include their infamous Danish pancakes. Around the corner, Devil’s Teeth Baking Company is a local staple for grabbing a freshly baked sourdough breakfast sandwich before heading out to Ocean Beach. Hook Fish is a mellow fish market and seafood shack with popular items like fish burritos with a side of chips and guacamole. Java Beach Café is the neighborhood’s big surfer hangout, right across the street from Ocean Beach. For over 30 years, the café has offered light breakfast and lunch items and locally roasted coffee. There’s no shortage of local, organic and health food markets in Outer Sunset, with the most frequented being Gus’s Market. An alternative to this is Other Avenues Grocery Cooperative, a co-op offering carefully sourced, sustainable foods and all-organic produce. For more fresh fruits and veggies, the Outer Sunset Farmer’s Market and Mercantile is open year-round on Sundays and features food trucks, local artisan and retail vendors and live music.
Indulge in Beach'N'SF's burritos, a fusion of flavor and vegan goodness.
Outerlands has a nice bar for a cocktail with your meal.
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Top-rated public schools and bilingual programs
Public students in Outer Sunset are zoned for Key Francis Scott Elementary School and Giannini Middle School, both of which get an A-minus rating from Niche. The A-rated Abraham Lincoln High School offers a special English Language Learner Program that prepares students to become bilingual and bi-literate. The school’s Art and Architecture Pathway Program is another special focus, helping students prepare for work in the construction, architectural and engineering industries.
The Ortega Branch San Francisco Library in the Outer Sunset District.
Sunset Elementary School serves students in the Outer Parkside community.
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Muni rail access and next to main thoroughfares
Outer Sunset is served by multiple bus routes and the Muni Metro rail system, which makes it easy to travel into other areas of San Francisco. The neighborhood is conveniently bordered by Highway 1 on the east side and Route 35/Skyline Boulevard on the west side for direct driving routes, and the San Francisco International Airport is 11 miles south of the neighborhood. While Outer Sunset is still a beachside location, it’s one of the foggier areas of San Francisco, making this a notable weather factor to consider when living in the area.
Outer Sunset's N Judah Light Rail connects the Sunset to downtown San Francisco.
The Outer Sunset neighborhood is serviced by SF MUNI Bus routes.
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Parks in this Area
Marx Meadow
Old Speedway Meadows
Cabrillo Playground
Lower Great Highway Trail
Trails
Beach
Ocean
West Sunset Playground & Fields
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Sunset Rec Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
27 min drive
Subway
Ocean Beach
Subway
Judah And 40Th Avenue
Subway
Judah And 43Rd Avenue
Subway
Judah And 46Th Avenue
Subway
Judah And 48Th Avenue
Bus
46th Ave & Irving St
Bus
46th Ave & Moraga St
Bus
37th Ave & Lincoln Way
Bus
Noriega St & 48th Ave
Bus
Judah & La Playa & Ocean Beach
Bus
Noriega St & 41st Ave
Bus
Judah St & 40th Ave
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.7102 Reviews
4.0Niche User
6/12/2014Niche Review
There are always people running, biking, walking, surfing, skateboarding, doing yoga, etc. Of course people smoke weed here, it's San Francisco. I haven't notice much crazier than that. Maybe a few super drunks at the end of the night at Pits (the local bar), but it's a bar so what else would be happening. I don't feel like more people than normal are smoking tobacco or doing other hard drugs, I would actually say it's less because they can smoke weed and no one cares so they're respectful about it all. I've yet to have a problem. And I used to live in Vegas and in Oregon (the town I lived in is fondly known as McMethVille), so I know crazy, stupid, and dangerous. The Sunset is a breath of fresh air.
4.0Niche User
6/12/2014Niche Review
The people are awesome out in the Sunset. Very neighborly without being in your business. Even the homeless people out here are decent. I've never had problems with them here like I have in the TL or the Mission even. Just a bunch of beach bums, students, and families.
4.0Niche User
4/15/2015Niche Review
Lot's of great restaurants nearby and the convenience of having a great laundromat and walgreens in walking distance.
4.0Niche User
4/21/2015Niche Review
I can't complain about the crime and safety of the area I live in because it relatively safe compared to other neighborhoods in the city.
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Outer Sunset Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Outer Sunset, San Francisco sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Outer Sunset, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $412,500, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this classic tunnel entrance home, featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with sweeping ocean views from both bedrooms. The home offers a warm and inviting layout, complemented by a generous pine wood-paneled bonus room downstairs ideal as a family room, office, or creative space. Step outside to a serene, landscaped deep backyard, perfect for relaxing or gardening. Enjoy the
1-bedroom Below Market Rate (BMR) housing opportunity available at 120% Area Median Income (AMI). Maximum income for 1 person= $130,900; 2 people = $149,650; 3 = $168,300; 4 = $187,000, etc. Must be 1st-time homebuyer & income eligible. Unit available thru the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) & subject to resale controls, monitoring & other restrictions. Unit will be
Gorgeous & Exceptional! Surfers Dream Home! Ideally located just minutes from Ocean Beach, San Francisco Zoo, Golden Gate Park, shopping, and public transit, this property offers versatility for owner-occupants and investors alike live in one unit and rent out the others for income. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity in a prime Outer Parkside location. An outstanding investment opportunity
2 bedroom 1 bath Below Market Rate (BMR) housing opportunity available at 120% Area Median Income (AMI) Maximum income for 2 people = $149,650; 3=$168,300; 4=$187,000, etc. Must be 1st time homebuyer&income eligible. Unit available thru the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) & subject to resale controls, monitoring & other restrictions. Unit will be listed on DAHLIA, the
1 bed, 1 bath apartment available! Minutes to Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park, Bus is across the street. By bus: 20 mins to SFSU, 30 mins to USF/UCSF. Utilities (PGE, water, garbage) included.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
13,709
Median Age
44
Population Density
28 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$121,861
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$153,571
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.3%
College Graduates
50.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.6%
% Population in Labor Force
70.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
91/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
58/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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