San Francisco, CA variant. This is a San Francisco, CA-specific version of the Rental Yield Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Rental Yield Calculator.
San Francisco's gross rental yield - annual rent ÷ property price - is about 3.2%, based on $3,550/month rent on a $1,335,000 median home.
Rental yield in San Francisco
Gross yield = ($3,550 × 12) ÷ $1,335,000 = 3.2%. Net yield subtracts property tax (0.62%), insurance, vacancy, and maintenance.
High-price metros tend to show lower yields (price outruns rent); affordable metros often yield more. San Francisco's sub-5% gross yield signals an appreciation-driven market.
About San Francisco, CA
San Francisco does not levy a personal city income tax on wages, though residents pay California state income tax, among the highest in the nation.
San Francisco is one of the most expensive housing markets in the United States, with very high home prices and rents.
San Francisco's economy is dominated by the technology sector and finance, which drive its exceptionally high cost of living.
Worked example: San Francisco yield
Annual rent $42,600 ÷ price $1,335,000 = 3.2% gross. After 0.62% property tax and ~1% maintenance, net yield is meaningfully lower.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $1,335,000
- Median rent: $3,550/mo
- Median household income: $136,689
- Local sales tax: 8.625%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.62%
- Cost of living index: 244 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good rental yield?
Many investors target 6-8% gross; San Francisco runs about 3.2%.
How is rental yield calculated?
Gross yield = annual rent ÷ purchase price. Net yield also subtracts taxes, insurance, vacancy, and upkeep.