Hayes Valley

Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Hayes Valley has transformed from a freeway-adjacent neighborhood into one of San Francisco’s trendiest destinations, with Hayes Street’s designer boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, and Patricia’s Green park at its heart. The neighborhood’s Victorian architecture and walkable streets attract young professionals and creatives seeking urban sophistication. Its central location near Civic Center and the Castro makes it a cultural crossroads.

Quick answers

Figures from public sale records and public datasets tracked by SF Homes Report. Updated 2026-10-07.

What is the median home price in Hayes Valley?

The median sale price in Hayes Valley was $1.71M for houses (24 sales, in the 12 months through October 2026) and $1.20M for condos (65 sales, in the 12 months through October 2026), per public sale records tracked by SF Homes Report.

What is the price per square foot in Hayes Valley?

Hayes Valley homes sold for a median of $1,134 per square foot for houses and $1,129 per square foot for condos in the 12 months through October 2026 (public sale records tracked by SF Homes Report).

How much does a 2-bedroom condo cost in Hayes Valley?

The median 2-bedroom condo in Hayes Valley sold for $1.32M (interquartile range $1.11M–$1.49M, 30 sales) in the 12 months through October 2026, per public sale records tracked by SF Homes Report.

How walkable is Hayes Valley?

Hayes Valley scores 67/100 on SF Homes Report's walkability index, ranking #14 of 52 San Francisco neighborhoods. Scores are built from public datasets (DataSF, EPA, Census).

Is Hayes Valley safe?

Hayes Valley ranks #41 of 52 San Francisco neighborhoods for safety on SF Homes Report's index (#1 = best). Its crime density score is 72/100, where lower is better. Scores are built from public datasets (DataSF, EPA, Census).

Are home prices going up in Hayes Valley?

Median price per square foot in Hayes Valley in the 12 months through October 2026, compared with the 12 months before: houses up 14% ($1,134 vs $993, 24 and 31 sales); condos up 11% ($1,129 vs $1,018, 65 and 70 sales), per public sale records tracked by SF Homes Report.

How does Hayes Valley rank among San Francisco neighborhoods?

Hayes Valley ranks #40 of 52 in SF Homes Report's overall neighborhood ranking, which blends walkability, safety, transit, schools, amenities and appreciation from public data.