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San Francisco Information

With a population of 799,263 (2005),  San Francisco County is the second most densely populated area after New York and is famous for its history in progressive social movements.  Bordered on three sides by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, San Francisco County is an eclectic mix of architecture comprised of elegant Victorian  houses and modern high rises.  The city of San Francisco is the only city in the San Francisco county.

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.

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