Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Colma
Colma, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,240
Population
1,152
Renter Mix
58% Rent
Abundant retailers reside in this suburb near San Francisco
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Urban
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Situated right outside of Daly City, Colma is a commercial center featuring car dealerships, cemeteries, department stores, major retailers, and small businesses. The city also features a subway station that connects locals to San Francisco, 10 miles north, and the San Francisco International Airport, six miles south. Although there aren’t many apartments in the city itself, there are plenty of rental options in the surrounding area that range from affordable to upscale. Locals enjoy living near the San Bruno Mountain State and Country Park and appreciate such easy access into San Francisco for both work and entertainment.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$103,688
Average: $116,417
Education
278
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
620
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Colma has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Colma, CA is $1,836 for a studio, $3,242 for one bedroom, $3,872 for two bedrooms, and $3,997 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Colma has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,242/month
784 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Colma, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
288 Students
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
Public
Grades 6-8
497 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- San Bruno Mountain State Park
- Charles F. Hagar Planetarium
- San Francisco State Univ. Observatory
- San Francisco Zoo
- Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
Military Bases
Airports
- San Francisco International
- Metro Oakland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.