Tenderloin

Data as of Oct 6, 2026

The Tenderloin is one of San Francisco’s most centrally located neighborhoods, undergoing slow but steady transformation with new restaurants, art galleries, and community initiatives. Its stock of pre-war apartment buildings is being supplemented by modern mixed-use developments. For buyers seeking central city living at lower price points with upside potential, the Tenderloin offers accessible entry into the downtown core.

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 Tenderloin?

The median sale price in Tenderloin was $519K for condos (41 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 Tenderloin?

Tenderloin homes sold for a median of $910 per square foot for condos in the 12 months through October 2026 (public sale records tracked by SF Homes Report).

How walkable is Tenderloin?

Tenderloin scores 62/100 on SF Homes Report's walkability index, ranking #12 of 46 San Francisco neighborhoods. Scores are built from public datasets (DataSF, EPA, Census).

Is Tenderloin safe?

Tenderloin ranks #42 of 46 San Francisco neighborhoods for safety on SF Homes Report's index (#1 = best). Its crime density score is 82/100, where lower is better. Scores are built from public datasets (DataSF, EPA, Census).

Are home prices going up in Tenderloin?

Median price per square foot in Tenderloin in the 12 months through October 2026, compared with the 12 months before: condos up 11% ($911 vs $821, 41 and 28 sales), per public sale records tracked by SF Homes Report.

How does Tenderloin rank among San Francisco neighborhoods?

Tenderloin ranks #45 of 46 in SF Homes Report's overall neighborhood ranking, which blends walkability, safety, transit, schools, amenities and appreciation from public data.