Excelsior, San Francisco, CA

Excelsior Neighborhood Guide San Francisco, CA

About

The Excelsior neighborhood is a vibrant and dynamic area located in the southern part of San Francisco, California. It’s known for its rich diversity, hills covered with colorful houses, and its commercial strip along Mission Street, which is lined with restaurants and shops. The neighborhood is traversed by Highway 280 and is adjacent to the McLaren Park, one of the city's largest parks. Excelsior also neighbors the iconic Crocker-Amazon neighborhood and is a short drive to the city center.

What You Will Love About Excelsior, San Francisco, California

  • The neighborhood's diversity and vibrant community spirit, reflected in the array of international restaurants, small businesses, and neighborhood events.
  • The great outdoors, with John McLaren Park nearby, offering trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds.
  • Easy access to the city center and other parts of San Francisco via Highway 280 and public transportation, ensuring convenience.

What's Nearby

Excelsior is nestled next to the John McLaren Park and the Crocker-Amazon neighborhood, known for its athletic fields. It's a short drive from downtown San Francisco, making all of the city's amenities and attractions easily accessible. Excelsior is also near other popular neighborhoods like Bernal Heights and Outer Mission.

Lifestyle

Life in Excelsior is characterized by a colorful blend of cultures and traditions, which is evident in the local businesses and community events. The presence of parks and green spaces offers opportunities for outdoor activities, while the proximity to downtown provides an urban lifestyle balance. It's an appealing place for families, young professionals, and artists alike.

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Explore the Neighborhood

There are 279 restaurants, 67 grocery stores, and 47 parks within a mile of the Excelsior neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Hilda's Mart & Bake Shop

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.2 miles

    145 Persia Ave

  • GROCERY
    Jupiter Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store

    0.3 miles

    4567 Mission St

  • GROCERY
    Casa Lucaz 3

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.3 miles

    4555 Mission St

  • GROCERY
    La Loma Produce No 6

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.4 miles

    4788 Mission St

  • GROCERY
    San Francisco Farmers Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Grocery Store

    0.4 miles

    4929 Mission St

  • GROCERY
    Safeway

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.5 miles

    4950 Mission St

Excelsior Apartments and Rentals

25 Rental properties in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA.

  • 8 Colonial Way #1 property

    $4,700

    8 Colonial Way #1

    3 Beds • 2 Baths

    1870 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 433 Brazil Ave property

    $3,885

    433 Brazil Ave

    3 Beds • 2 Baths

    1600 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 515 Athens St property

    $4,950

    515 Athens St

    4 Beds • 1.5 Baths

    1200 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 337 Lisbon St property

    $3,200

    337 Lisbon St

    3 Beds • 2 Baths

    900 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 54 Ina Ct property

    $4,750

    54 Ina Ct

    3 Beds • 2 Baths

    1454 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 60 Francis St property

    $5,350

    60 Francis St

    4 Beds • 2 Baths

    1550 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
24.4%
182.1%
utilities
17.4%
47.5%
food
6.8%
22.5%
transportation
6%
40.2%
healthcare
16.1%
25%

Excelsior Demographics

people in their homes

Excelsior Reviews

people smiling
  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 9 of 10 renters

  • Busy Streets

    No

    Say 8 of 10 renters

  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 8 of 10 renters

  • Near Grocery Stores

    Yes

    Say 7 of 10 renters

  • Pet Friendly

    Yes

    Say 7 of 10 renters

  • Area Has Potholes

    No

    Say 7 of 10 renters

Excelsior Transportation

walk bike and transit

Very Walkable

77/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Bikeable

53/100
Bike Score®

Excellent Transit

76/100
4 bus stops, 5 train stops, 3 other stops

Persia and Mission bus stop

Other

30 Persia Ave

Glen Park BART Station

Other

2901 Diamond St

MUNI Bus Stop - Geneva & San Jose

Bus Stop

Geneva Ave

Source: foursquare.com

Excelsior Schools

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2%
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8%
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Cole ValleyNeighborhood in San-francisco, California----
Glen ParkNeighborhood in San-francisco, California----
JapantownNeighborhood in San-francisco, California----
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1%
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0%
The BeaconNeighborhood in San-francisco, California----
Fillmore DistrictNeighborhood in San-francisco, California----
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2%
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