North Beach

Data as of Oct 6, 2026

North Beach is San Francisco’s Little Italy, a lively neighborhood centered around Columbus Avenue with beloved Italian restaurants, cafes, and the historic City Lights Bookstore. The neighborhood’s Beat Generation heritage, Washington Square Park, and proximity to Chinatown create a culturally rich living experience. Its mix of apartments, flats, and condos above the bustling commercial streets offer an authentic urban lifestyle.

Quick answers

Figures from public sale records and public datasets tracked by SF Homes Report. Updated 2026-10-06.

What is the median home price in North Beach?

The median sale price in North Beach was $3.47M for houses (19 sales, in the 12 months through October 2026) and $1.13M for condos (59 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 North Beach?

North Beach homes sold for a median of $1,410 per square foot for houses and $1,078 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 North Beach?

The median 2-bedroom condo in North Beach sold for $1.32M (interquartile range $1.11M–$1.51M, 21 sales) in the 12 months through October 2026, per public sale records tracked by SF Homes Report.

How walkable is North Beach?

North Beach scores 94/100 on SF Homes Report's walkability index, ranking #1 of 46 San Francisco neighborhoods. Scores are built from public datasets (DataSF, EPA, Census).

Is North Beach safe?

North Beach ranks #39 of 46 San Francisco neighborhoods for safety on SF Homes Report's index (#1 = best). Its crime density score is 74/100, where lower is better. Scores are built from public datasets (DataSF, EPA, Census).

Are home prices going up in North Beach?

Median price per square foot in North Beach in the 12 months through October 2026, compared with the 12 months before: condos up 11% ($1,079 vs $969, 59 and 30 sales), per public sale records tracked by SF Homes Report.

How does North Beach rank among San Francisco neighborhoods?

North Beach ranks #34 of 46 in SF Homes Report's overall neighborhood ranking, which blends walkability, safety, transit, schools, amenities and appreciation from public data.