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U.S. ZIP Code · CA94121

San Francisco County · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Typical home value

$1,738,109[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.8%
5-year / yr
+0.4%
10-year / yr
+1.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+511.9%
vs metro
+39.0%
vs state
+148.1%
ZIP 94121 location in CA
Location of ZIP 94121 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 94121 is worth $1,738,109 — 39.0% above the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,689 a month — a 2.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$3,689[2]
Gross yield
2.5%[2]
Cap rate
1.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$11,527[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for San Francisco County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very High
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
41,995[3]
Median household income
$133,358[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of San Francisco County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-913[5]
Moved in
33,627
Moved out
34,540

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
2
  • Washington (George) High

    High · Grades 9–12 · San Francisco Unified

    2,008 students

  • Presidio Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · San Francisco Unified

    980 students

  • Lafayette Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · San Francisco Unified

    474 students

  • Alamo Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · San Francisco Unified

    393 students

  • Argonne Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · San Francisco Unified

    368 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield2.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.5%
Annual rent$44,268

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$8,789
Loan principal$1,390,488
Down payment$347,622
Total interest paid$1,773,490

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio3.03
Monthly cost to own$11,193
Monthly rent$3,689

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
37th percentile[1]
Rental yield
24th percentile[2]
Property tax
26th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 94121?
The typical home in 94121 is worth $1,738,109, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 94121?
Home values in 94121 are up 6.8% over the past year, and up 0.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 94121?
A typical home in 94121 rents for about $3,689 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 94121?
The effective property tax rate in 94121 is 0.7% — roughly $11,527 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 94121?
ZIP code 94121 has a population of 41,995 and a median household income of $133,358.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Pleasanton, CA

    Typical home
    $1,741,684
    Gross yield
    2.2%
  • Foster City, CA

    Typical home
    $1,763,097
    Gross yield
    2.7%
  • San Ramon, CA

    Typical home
    $1,766,708
    Gross yield
    2.2%
  • Sleepy Hollow CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $1,700,114
    Gross yield
    2.6%
  • Berkeley, CA

    Typical home
    $1,786,396
    Gross yield
    2.5%
  • Danville, CA

    Typical home
    $1,795,866
    Gross yield
    2.7%

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