Land and home values in San Francisco County, California
San Francisco County (metro core, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA) covers 47 square miles and 244 census tracts. Residential land is about $205 per sq ft at the county median, from $95.00 in its most rural tracts to $522 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $1.39M and a 2-bedroom rents for about $3,540 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $205 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $8.94M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $2.23M | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $42,300 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $1.39M | value |
| Home: entry-level | $1.07M | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $1.92M | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $2,950 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $3,540 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $4,500 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $4,760 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 3.1% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 32 | $351 | $2.05M | $4,080 |
| Upper | 92 | $233 | $1.63M | $3,640 |
| Mid | 106 | $196 | $1.15M | $3,260 |
| Entry | 10 | $135 | $754,000 | $3,820 |
| Rural | 4 | $197 | $1.43M | $3,260 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | City | $197 | $1.43M |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in San Francisco County, CA?
Residential land in San Francisco County, CA is about $205 per square foot, or $8.94M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $2.23M. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in San Francisco County, CA?
The typical (median) home in San Francisco County, CA is worth about $1.39M, with entry-level homes around $1.07M and upper-end homes around $1.92M, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in San Francisco County, CA?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $3,540 a month in San Francisco County, CA, a 1-bedroom about $2,950 and a 3-bedroom about $4,500 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in San Francisco County, CA?
Farmland averages about $42,300 an acre in San Francisco County, CA (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.