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South San Francisco
City in California, United States
Overview
South San Francisco, often called the 'Industrial City,' sits just south of San Francisco proper and is a major biotech hub. Its diverse neighborhoods offer both quiet family life and convenient urban amenities, plus proximity to SFO airport and Bay Area attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
66,105
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.65°, -122.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,050
Local Cost
$3,040
Local Income
$5,300
Cashless
96
English
99
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
14.8°C
Winter Avg
10.9°C
Record High
34.4°C
Record Low
2.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
515 mm
Internet Speed
413 Mbps
Upload
256 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
4
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SFO
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 132 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.
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