Jordan Park / Laurel Heights Neighborhood, San Francisco CA

Jordan Park / Laurel Heights Neighborhood, San Francisco CA

About Jordan Park / Laurel Heights Neighborhood

South of the eastern edge of the Presidio lies Laurel Heights and Jordan Park, primarily consisting of single family homes, multi-unit buildings and a few larger apartment buildings. Transportation is excellent, and access to shopping and dining is easy and convenient. Laurel Heights Village on California Street is a favorite shopping destination with multiple coffee shops, supermarkets, a bakery, a great butcher, kitchenware and clothing stores. Nearby Sacramento Street offers an array of antique stores and boutiques and a theatre. The nearby Jewish Community Center offers a gym, classes, a food court and much more. A great mix of ethnic shopping and dining is available on adjacent Clement Street.

History of Jordan Park / Laurel Heights Neighborhood

James Clark Jordan purchased the eno blocks that are today known as Jordan Park in 1891. The park was used by the military during the Spanish-American War in 1898, and Jordan later expanded it from 1900 to 1920 into a neighborhood of wide streets with huge residences placed on spacious lots with lawns and gardens.

Demographics of Jordan Park / Laurel Heights Neighborhood

Jordan Park - Laurel Heights has 42,095 residents, with a median age of 37.2. Males account for 46.47 percent of the total, while females account for 53.53 percent. In Jordan Park - Laurel Heights, US-born citizens make up 70.32 percent of the population, while non-US-born citizens make up 21.06 percent.

Transportation in Jordan Park / Laurel Heights Neighborhood

The walk score for Laurel Heights / Jordan Park in San Francisco is 96, the bike score is 81, and the transit score is 69. In this neighborhood, accessibility is a boon because everyday errands do not necessitate the use of a car. San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency provides public transportation in Laurel Heights / Jordan Park, San Francisco (bus). In Laurel Heights / Jordan Park, San Francisco, there are ten San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency bus stops.

Politics in Jordan Park / Laurel Heights Neighborhood

Residents in the Laurel Heights/Jordan Park area started the Laurel Heights/Jordan Park Traffic Calming Project to help lessen the negative effects of motor vehicle traffic while improving safety and access for those walking and biking.

Lifestyle in Jordan Park / Laurel Heights Neighborhood

Laurel Heights Village, located on California Street, is a popular shopping destination with a variety of coffee shops, grocers, a bakery, a fantastic butcher, kitchenware, and clothes stores. Sacramento Street, which is close by, has a variety of antique stores, boutiques, and a theater. A gym, classes, a food court, and other amenities are available at the neighboring Jewish Community Center. On nearby Clement Street, you'll find a diverse range of ethnic retail and dining options.

Schools in Jordan Park / Laurel Heights Neighborhood

Laurel Heights / Jordan Park has above-average public schools.

Real estate in Jordan Park / Laurel Heights Neighborhood

Jordan Park - Laurel Heights has an average annual household income of $180,432, with a median household income of $121,644. Residents between the ages of 25 and 44 earn $161,756, while those between the ages of 45 and 64 earn $125,651. People under the age of 25 and those over the age of 65, on the other hand, earn less, with $64,755 and $67,059, respectively.