When one thinks of San Francisco, the symbols that come to mind are cable cars, steep hills, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. 

Climate

San Francisco County is cool most of the year.  Winter temperatures typically range from 50 to 60 degrees F while summer temperatures range from 60 to 75 degrees F. Foggy days are not unusual during the summer but rain in that season is rare. 

Government and Politics

As the official name implies, the City and County San Francisco is a consolidated city-county – being simultaneously a charter city and charter county with a consolidated government, a status it has had since 1856.  It is the only such consolidation in California and the only California county with a mayor who is also the county executive.  San Francisco is the only California city with a board of supervisors which is also the city council.

Demographics

• The Avg household income is $89,347
• Median family income at $55,221 is one of the highest in the United States 
• Per capital income at $34,556 is the 18th in the United States.

Public Transportation

Getting around in San Francisco County is not difficult as there are many forms of public transportation.  The county has one of the most extensive public transit systems on the West Coast which has a ridership of 35% of residents who use it in their daily commute:

• Muni metro light rail system
• F Market heritage street car line
• San Francisco cable car system
• Buses and trolleybuses

San Francisco is the only county that allows pets on public transportation without being confined to pet carriers.

Examples of San Francisco Real Estate

1 bedroom, 1 bath in luxury high rise with city views from every room, located on central water front with view of Bay Bridge from the deck, large bathroom done in marble, chrome and stone, kitchen has stainless steel appliances and cherry cabinets, washer/dryer, building amenities feature concierge service, doorman, 75 foot pool and health club--------asking price $729,000

3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage single family 2 story detached home features Spanish Mediterranean architecture, barrel ceilings, arched windows, kitchen has hand painted Italian ceramic tile, work island, skylight, leaded glass front cabinets, formal dining room, wine room, terraced back garden with flowering shrubs-----asking price $1,025,000

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 car garage, single family home with view of wooded canyon, security alarm, stone/stucco exterior, tile roof, deck, patio 3 gas burning fireplaces:  living room, family room, master bedroom, eat in kitchen with breakfast bar, stone counter, island, wet bar, master bathroom features sunken tub and Jacuzzi---------asking price $4,090,000