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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 2/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Parking 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 2/5
  • Schools 2/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Bayview: My home and I fiercely love it!"

My husband and I bought our house in the Bayview district of San Francisco about four years ago, back in 2010. I am white and my husband is Chinese...our next door neighbors on one side are Latino and our neighbors on our other side, are white. The neighbors across the street are black and two doors down are Asian. One of the things I love about Bayview is the diversity...I feel completely at home there and love the friendliness between all the neighbors on our block. We borrow power tools from each other, share the occasional beer while chatting out on the sidewalk, and sweep out each others garage alcoves. We know who lives on our block and we keep an eye out for one another. We got in right before the housing in Bayview dramatically increased in price and are so happy we bought when we did. If you are more comfortable in the Marina, Pac Heights, or Nob Hill, Bayview might not be for you...it's gritty and rough around the edges. And, yes, there is higher crime in Bayview than other parts of the city. However, I feel safe living there and in the short four years that I have lived there, I have seen improvement regarding the safety of the area. I take the 24 line and T line daily and have never had a problem. I walk home by myself, at night, after getting off the T line stop at Palou and 3rd all the time...and have had no problems. On a regular basis, I walk to both Walgreens locations in Bayview (a decent walk from my house) and have always been fine. Yes, there is the rare crime where innocent bystanders are involved, but for the most part, if you are not involved in any trouble, trouble will leave you well enough alone here in Bayview. There are more families and children living in Bayview than in any other part of the city as it is an affordable option for families. The schools do need improvement and if we were to eventually raise a family in Bayview, we would not send them to any Bayview schools. However, we believe in Bayview. If the schools show improvement, we would reconsider this. The neighborhood is slowly getting better and better. The criminals in Bayview are a small percentage of people that have unfortunately marred the image of a neighborhood that is mostly made up of decent, hardworking, and law-abiding citizens. My husband and I are confident in the bright future of Bayview and we are very content with our little piece of San Francisco real estate. We also encourage people to come on down and check out Bayview for themselves...we have great Peruvian food at Limon and tasty chicken and waffles at Auntie Aprils. We also have delicious pizza at All Good Pizza and some great coffee at both Trouble Coffee and Ritual Coffee. They are remodeling the YMCA, have completely remodeled the library, and new start-up businesses are springing up along the 3rd street corridor. All in all, Bayview is an up and coming neighborhood that continues to grow and change for the better, one small step at a time.
Pros
  • Best Weather in the City: Always Sunny, Rarely Foggy
  • Lots of Street Parking Free of Charge
  • Brand New Local Library
  • Affordable Rents
  • Good Restaurants
  • Get to know your neighbors
  • Good for Caltrain commute
Cons
  • A Bit Run Down
  • Crime
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • LGBT+
  • Hipsters
  • Students
MarieApplegate
MarieApplegate This is super helpful, thank you! I'm currently looking for a rental for me, my five year old daughter, my bf and our baby-to-be and this market is ridiculous. Would just love a safe place to call home and it seems that Bayview is 'affordable'. I'm off to check out some homes tomorrow. Again, much appreciated!
2yrs+
XimenaA
XimenaA According to the rules of the San Francisco School District, if you live in Bayview you get priority to choose any school in the City that you want. I live in Bayview and that's how my son goes to Rooftop, one of the best schools in SF. There's also a school bus from Bayview to different schools. So, you're actually better off in Bayview than in any other place because of this priority.
2yrs+
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