The legacy of the California Gold Rush turned San Francisco into the principal banking and finance center of the west coast.

San Francisco is characterized by a high standard of living. The great wealth and opportunity generated by the Internet revolution drew many highly educated and high income workers and residents. San Francisco’s economy has increasingly become tied to that of Silicon Valley to the south, sharing a need for highly educated workers.

Bicycling is a popular mode of transportation in San Francisco, with about 40,000 residents commuting to work regularly by bicycle. There are 63 miles (101 km) of bicycle lanes and paths throughout the city.

Quick Facts

Population: 751,682
Mean Travel Time to Work (in minutes): 30.7 

Homeownership Rate: 35.0%

Median Salaries (5 Years Experience)

1. Advertising Sales Agents: $63,660+ commission
2. Sales Managers (non-retail): $82,070+ commission
3. Financial Services Sales Agents: $122,590+ commission
4. Sales Reps. Technical & Scientific Products: $76,330+ commission
5. Sales Engineers: $98,360+ commission

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