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Western Addition Neighborhood, San Francisco CA

About Western Addition Neighborhood

Western Addition neighborhood has the only other Japantown in Northern California (the other being in San Jose). Plus, the super famous Fillmore Theatre is right here and we have our own farmer’s market every Saturday, with a live jazz band to accompany it!

The Western Addition, like many neighborhoods, is ill-defined. Some maps draw it as encompassing all of Alamo Square Park and a significant portion of what is now known as "NoPa," while others define it as the area north of Golden Gate, extending to Geary.

Western Addition intersects and/or overlaps with the Alamo Square neighborhood, NoPa, the Fillmore District, Lower Pacific Heights and the Lower Haight, depending on how you mentally define it.

Based on how many in the hood talk about the Western Addition, its borders appear to have shrunk over the past several years to encompass an area containing a number of lower-income housing units. At the same time, new neighborhood names such as NoPa have appeared, and the Alamo Square neighborhood began to mentally capture more and more of the common vernacular. This is no doubt due to the efforts of real estate agents.

History of Western Addition Neighborhood

The Western Addition grew into a Victorian streetcar suburb after the development of the cable car in the 1870s. Its Victorian-style structures survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake relatively unscathed. As a result of the Van Ness Ordinance, the Western Addition was initially platted in the 1850s.

Demographics of Western Addition Neighborhood

Western Addition has a population of 10,614 people, with a median age of 37. Males account for 51.92 percent of the total, while females account for 48.08 percent. In Western Addition, US-born people make up 69.95 percent of the population, while non-US-born citizens make up 17.31 percent. Additionally, non-citizens make up 12.75 percent of the population.

Transportation in Western Addition Neighborhood

The Western Addition Community Based Transportation Plan (WACBTP) grew out of the Bay Area-wide Community Based Transportation Planning Program, which was inspired by the Lifeline Transportation Network and Environmental Justice Reports. The WACBTP was created as a way for the Western Addition community to take control of their neighborhood's mobility and access.

Politics in Western Addition Neighborhood

As a result of the incarceration of Japanese Americans, the Western Addition — particularly the Fillmore District — became a demographic core and cultural center for San Francisco's African-American community.

Lifestyle in Western Addition Neighborhood

With a population of 20,459 people, Western Addition is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California. Western Addition is located in San Francisco County and is considered one of California's best locations to live. The majority of residents in Western Addition rent their homes, giving them a dense urban vibe. There are numerous pubs, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks in Western Addition.

Schools in Western Addition Neighborhood

The San Francisco School is a coeducational, independent day school. The school, which was founded in 1966, is a well-established, lively educational community with a multicultural enrollment of 270 children, an experienced and dedicated faculty, and engaged and supportive parents.

Real estate in Western Addition Neighborhood

The Western Addition, particularly around Divisadero, is an excellent spot for a young person to live. The houses are good, and the rent isn't too exorbitant; the neighborhood is central, and there are plenty of lovely parks around (Alamo Square, the Panhandle, Golden Gate).

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