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Presidio Heights Neighborhood, San Francisco CA

About Presidio Heights Neighborhood

Located just south of the Presidio, this immaculate neighborhood is mere steps away from some of San Francisco’s most alluring hiking trails and parks. Presidio Heights offers seclusion amid the hustle of the Bay Area.

San Francisco’s Presidio Heights neighborhood has stunning bay views, is family-friendly, has great shopping and dining with easy access to the Presidio.

Presidio Heights is a tree-lined area featuring many styles of high-end single-family homes.

A rarefied community where Silicon Valley’s elite mingle with affluent families.

History of Presidio Heights Neighborhood

The Presidio of San Francisco (formerly known as El Presidio Real de San Francisco or The Royal Fortress of Saint Francis) is a park and former U.S. military installation in San Francisco, California. The Golden Gate National Recreation Area includes an army station on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula in San Francisco, California.

Demographics of Presidio Heights Neighborhood

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

Transportation in Presidio Heights Neighborhood

Walking and taking public transportation are the best ways to get around San Francisco. The majority of the city's popular attractions are within walking distance of the city center, and the large municipal transportation system (known as the Muni) operates bus and streetcar lines, so you won't need your own car.

Politics in Presidio Heights Neighborhood

Over the course of 218 years, it was used as a military base by the Spanish, Mexican, and American armies. The Presidio was under the control of the US Army until 1994, when it was turned over to the National Park Service.

Lifestyle in Presidio Heights Neighborhood

Presidio Heights is a small affluent neighborhood of primarily owner-occupied houses and condos as well as rental buildings throughout the neighborhood.

For years there was little housing inventory in this neighborhood. People bought their homes, stuck around and raised their kids.

Things are changing and many new young families are moving in to continue the cycle.

Many younger singles and couples are also attracted to Presidio Heights. Maybe they’ve moved on from the Marina or the Mission lifestyles. Or it’s just because it’s not only a great walking neighborhood, it’s also popular for running.

It’s very family friendly. The Presidio Heights Playground is always busy. Dodging strollers heading for the playground could be a full time sport.

Schools in Presidio Heights Neighborhood

The school is relatively small, has a strong academic program, and places a high value on relationships and community building. The kids are engaged in ways we have never seen at her previous school; they have morning meetings where they play games and participate in activities.

Real estate in Presidio Heights Neighborhood

The Presidio Landmark is fully rented and very much "apartment house living," despite being set in open space with no other towers in the way.

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