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South San Francisco, California: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 3.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people in South San Francisco, 29% lower than the rate across California (4.3). The median household income is $136,578 and the median home value is $1,188,800. Population: about 64,305 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in South San Francisco?
South San Francisco police recorded 199 violent crimes in 2025, or 3.1 for every 1,000 residents. That is 29% lower than the California rate (4.3), and close to the national rate (3.3). Property crime came to 780 offenses (12.1 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Violent crimes fell 17% between 2022 and 2025 (240 to 199).
| Offense (2025) | South San Francisco count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 199 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 16 | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.03 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 181 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 780 | 12.1 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 41 | 0.64 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 636 | 9.9 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 103 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in South San Francisco changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 240 | 1,768 | 1 |
| 2023 | 227 | 1,385 | 1 |
| 2024 | 188 | 971 | 0 |
| 2025 | 199 | 780 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the South San Francisco Police Department's own reports.
How does South San Francisco compare with California?
The median household income in South San Francisco is $136,578, 38% higher than the California median ($99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $1,188,800, and half of renters pay more than $2,802 a month. About 64,305 people live on 9 square miles of land, roughly 6,987 per square mile. The city lies in San Mateo County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | South San Francisco | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,305 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $136,578 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,188,800 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,802 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 2.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 6.7% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 40.8% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 59.0% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 43.2 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in South San Francisco?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, San Mateo County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High), earthquakes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in South San Francisco?
South San Francisco city limits had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Listed roads include I-380. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near South San Francisco?
Federal school lists place 13 public and 4 private schools within South San Francisco. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Fort Point National Historic Site, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. 10 state parks or recreation areas: Angel Island State Park, Burleigh H. Murray Ranch, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, Gray Whale Cove State Beach and Half Moon Bay State Beach and 5 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in South San Francisco
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the South San Francisco city limits. On the ATF list: Xigent Arms (South San Francisco).
Liquor stores
9 liquor stores are on the map inside the South San Francisco city limits: 5 Star Food & Liquor (South San Francisco), Al's Liquor (South San Francisco), Bay Wine & Spirits (South San Francisco), Bitters And Bottles (South San Francisco), Colombo Market (South San Francisco), Downtown Liquor (South San Francisco), Jail House Liquor & Deli (South San Francisco), Sunshine Liquor (South San Francisco) and 1 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the South San Francisco city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in South San Francisco?
In 2025, South San Francisco had 3.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (199 reported), 29% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 12.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in South San Francisco?
$136,578 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in South San Francisco?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,188,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect South San Francisco?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, San Mateo County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High), earthquakes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Daly City, CA (6 mi) · San Mateo, CA (7 mi) · Alameda, CA (9 mi) · Oakland, CA (11 mi) · San Leandro, CA (12 mi) · Redwood City, CA (13 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: San Mateo County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place South San Francisco city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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