The North Panhandle neighborhood has quickly become a household name in San Francisco, although it is better known as NoPa.
NoPa is a tiny section carved out of the larger Western Addition neighborhood. It’s named after its location, the streets sitting north of the panhandle (the narrow eastern strip of Golden Gate Park). It’s a trendy area with popular, highly rated bars and restaurants along Divisadero Street, its eastern border, and rising costs because of its prime central location within the city. You’ll also find college students in the area, as the University of San Francisco makes up the neighborhood’s western border.
It’s easily walkable to other neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, the Lower Haight, Hayes Valley, or to daily conveniences like Target and Trader Joe’s. Plus, the college residents in the area make for an abundance of babysitting options.
NoPa developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with many residences built no later than 1939, reflecting the architectural styles of that era. The neighborhood experienced significant changes in the late 20th century, as rising real estate prices in San Francisco led homebuyers to seek more affordable alternatives in areas like the North Panhandle.
The North Panhandle neighborhood has a population of approximately 10,171 residents. The racial composition is predominantly White (63.5%), with Hispanic or Latino (12.8%), Asian (8.4%), and Black (7.2%) communities also present. The median household income is $173,225, and the average household size is 2.1 people.
Residents of NoPa have access to several Muni lines, including the 5-Fulton and 21-Hayes buses, facilitating travel throughout the city. The neighborhood's proximity to Fell and Oak Streets provides easy access to major roads and freeways. San Francisco International Airport is approximately 13 miles south, with a travel time of around 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions.
As part of San Francisco, NoPa is influenced by the city's political landscape, which includes policies on housing, transportation, and public services that affect the neighborhood. Local representation and community involvement play roles in addressing neighborhood-specific concerns.
Try not to sing the theme song from Full House when you come upon the famous view of the historic Painted Ladies Victorian homes and downtown skyline behind them. The entire park was recently renovated, including the playground that gives you prime views while you watch the little ones play.
A short walk along the panhandle takes you to Golden Gate Park proper and all that it has to offer whether it’s biking or strolling along winding paths, visiting the buffalo out at the Bison Paddock, feeding ducks or boating at Stow Lake or exploring one of the many other attractions within the park.
Koret Children’s Quarter Playground & Carousel
This is said to be the oldest public playground in America and is always full of local and visiting families stretching their legs or taking a spin on the well-known carousel. It’s located in the southeastern section of the park.
California Academy of Sciences
This is a go-to spot on rainy days for the toddler room, rainforest exhibit, and large aquarium with hands-on activities. If you plan to come even just a handful of times a year, the annual membership is worth it.
The museum offers programs for kids of all ages including toddler tours, art classes after school, summer camp, and a Saturday Studio Series. Join us every Saturday for our free Family Art Making.
San Francisco Botanical Gardens
Regular activities like children’s story time and special events like Flower Piano mean families spend a lot of time in this beautifully maintained urban oasis showcasing 8,500 different kinds of plants from around the world.
Geared toward children ages 5-11 years old, the Renegade Girls Tinkering club runs exciting summer camps and afterschool programs that bring science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to life through fun hands-on project. Girls only, boys only, and coed programs are all available.
Baseball games are particularly easy to watch, as the stadium sits off of Mason Street on the western border of the neighborhood. Inexpensive tickets, easy to access seating and a very friendly staff will make you and your family feel welcome and excited to cheer on the Dons.
For such a tiny area, the restaurant choices are great, but charming Manitas is a local favorite. Stop for espresso drinks and deli sandwiches or for their breakfast and lunch menus straight for their Salvadoran kitchen.
Your personal situation will determine the right fit for you, and, while there are options in this neighborhood, your best bet is to check out Winnie.com for an interactive map and comprehensive list of daycares and preschools across the city.
Likewise, for K-12 schools, we can’t tell you whether the schools here are “good” or not because a good school is based on so many other factors besides test scores. Check out our Tips for Moving to San Francisco with Kids for more help navigating childcare and schooling and a local mom’s take on raising a family in San Francisco.
The median real estate price in NoPa is approximately $1,911,836, which is higher than 87.7% of neighborhoods in California and 97.4% in the U.S. The area primarily consists of small to medium-sized apartment complexes and small apartment buildings, with a high proportion of renter-occupied properties. Many residences are historic, built no later than 1939.
City of San Francisco has committed to make it easy for homeowners and developers to build more in the city. Learn what are the investment opportunities in the articles below. Next, look up an address for its Development Score that tells you if that property has any development potential and if this is an opportunity you should not miss.
Articles about Development Opportunities ...
Professional tricks to get your construction permits faster
Adding Garages and Curb Cuts to residential units
What means to improve a historical building in San Francisco?
See Development Opportunity Report for 312 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 314 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 316 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 318 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 320 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 322 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 324 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 326 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 328 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 333 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 340 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 360 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 362 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 364 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 366 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 368 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 370 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 372 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 400 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 401 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 405 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 420 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 421 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 427 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 429 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 430 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 433 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 435 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 441 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 445 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 461 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 500 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 502 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 504 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 506 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 508 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 510 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 512 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 514 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 516 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 518 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 519 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 520 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 524 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 525 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 526 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 527 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 528 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 529 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 531 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 532 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 533 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 534 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 537 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 538 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 539 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 540 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 541 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 543 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 545 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 547 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 549 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 550 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 551 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 553 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 555 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 561 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 590 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 601 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 603 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 605 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 611 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 613 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 614 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 615 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 616 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 617 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 618 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 619 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 620 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 621 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 623 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 626 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 627 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 628 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 631 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 633 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 634 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 635 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 636 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 637 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 639 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 641 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 643 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 645 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 647 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 700 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 702 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 703 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 705 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 709 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 715 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 717 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 719 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 720 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 721 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 723 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 725 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 727 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 730 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 731 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 733 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 735 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 736 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 737 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 738 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 739 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 740 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 741 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 742 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 743 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 745 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 746 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 747 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 748 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 749 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 750 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 751 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 752 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 753 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 754 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 756 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 801 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 821 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 823 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 824 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 826 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 828 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 830 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 832 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 833 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 834 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 835 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 838 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 840 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 841 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 843 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 844 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 845 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 847 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 848 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 850 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 851 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 853 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 854 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 855 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 856 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 859 Baker St San Francisco CA
See Development Opportunity Report for 861 Baker St San Francisco CA