About the neighborhood

Zip Code 94117 offers excellent access to multiple rapid transit stations and about 10 bus lines, providing convenient public transportation options throughout the area. A well-developed network of bike lanes and nearby bike-share stations supports easy cycling. The neighborhood features over 100 restaurants and roughly 10 coffee shops, along with specialty and general grocery stores such as those on Fillmore Street, ensuring diverse dining and shopping opportunities. Several parks, including Alamo Square and Buena Vista Park, contribute ample green space amid tree-lined streets. A vibrant social scene with approximately 20 bars and various entertainment venues on main streets like Haight Street adds energy and variety to this dynamic community.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area is a great postal code when it comes to getting around without a car. Zip Code 94117 is home to excellent transit. In particular, rapid transit stations, including Church St & Market St, Carl St & Stanyan St and Church St & 16th St on the Dublin/Pleasanton - Daly City, Church, Antioch - SFO/Millbrae, Richmond to Daly City/Millbrae, Millbrae/Daly City to Richmond, Ocean View, Millbrae/SFIA to Antioch, Richmond - Millbrae, Berryessa/North San Jose to Daly City, Daly City to Berryessa/North San Jose, Judah, Antioch to SFIA/Millbrae, Berryessa/North San José - Daly City, Daly City to Dublin/Pleasanton, Dublin/Pleasanton to Daly City and Ingleside, are not very far from the bulk of residences in the postal code. There are over 50 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically very close by. Traveling as a pedestrian is also very practical for home buyers in Zip Code 94117; running daily errands is very convenient without a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are particularly close by. Bicycling is reasonably popular in Zip Code 94117 as bike-share stations are seldomly more than a short distance away, and there are a good number of bike lanes.

Services

It is a very short distance to access both primary and secondary schools from any location in this area. Locals can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. With regards to food, it is usually practical for house buyers in Zip Code 94117 to purchase general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. Over 150 supermarkets are located nearby, and the best variety can be found on streets like Fillmore Street. Moreover, with over 800 restaurants and over 100 coffee shops, Zip Code 94117 is a great place in which to go out to eat. Residents benefit from very many nearby clothing stores.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a postal code, Zip Code 94117 is a very good option. It is especially easy to find bustling places in this area. There are crowds of people around most of the time, numerous entertainment venues can be found nearby, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area. Zip Code 94117 is reasonably good for those who need quiet surroundings, as the streets are quite peaceful. Greenery is reasonably present in this area; it is very easy to access public green spaces from numerous locations in the postal code, since most properties for sale have one very close by and there are over 150 parks nearby for residents to relax in. Furthermore, residents will find that the majority of streets have good tree coverage.

Car friendly3.4

Some arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are likely

Cycling friendly8.2

Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly10.0

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Transit friendly10.0

Near a wide variety of subway lines and/or other frequent transit routes

Restaurants9.8

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.6

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping9.4

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes10.0

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Quiet6.6

Few sources of noise nearby