Pacific Heights Neighborhood, San Francisco CA

About Pacific Heights Neighborhood

Pacific Heights (or Pac Heights for short) is arguably the most prestigious neighborhood in San Francisco. Like Nob HIll, Pacific Heights became the home for many of the nouveau riche in the late 1800s when the cable cars made the hill accessible.

Pac Heights is the Hollywood version of San Francisco: neat rows of giant Victorians and quiet streets paired with expansive views of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge.

Fillmore Street is the main drag and features upscale shopping with both designer brands and locally owned, but no less exclusive boutiques, as well as a mix of fine dining and simpler cafés. Aside from Fillmore Street, however, the neighborhood is mainly residential.

History of Pacific Heights Neighborhood

And following the 1906 earthquake and fire, many of the wealthy residents of Nob Hill rebuilt their grand Victorian homes here, too, away from the destruction and the seediness of the downtown neighborhoods surrounding Nob Hill.

Demographics of Pacific Heights Neighborhood

Pacific Heights has a population of 21,918 people, with a median age of 36.6. Males account for 50.78 percent of the total, while females account for 49.22 percent. In Pacific Heights, US-born people make up 72.43 percent of the population, while non-US-born citizens make up 16.38 percent.

Transportation in Pacific Heights Neighborhood

Downtown, North Beach, and Fisherman's Wharf are all easily accessible by foot. Local MUNI buses and light rail, trolleys, and streetcars travel throughout the city and are an economical and safe way to get around—just be aware that you may have to wait a bit at your stop.

Politics in Pacific Heights Neighborhood

Pacific Heights has an average violent crime rate and a lower than average property crime rate when compared to the rest of San Francisco.

Lifestyle in Pacific Heights Neighborhood

Living in Pacific Heights provides residents with a dense urban feel, and the majority of residents rent their homes. There are numerous bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks in Pacific Heights.

Schools in Pacific Heights Neighborhood

The public schools in Pacific Heights are above average.

Real estate in Pacific Heights Neighborhood

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