Colma

Daly City, CA

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Colma - Daly City, CA

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A shopper’s paradise only five miles south of Downtown San Francisco

Great Location Upscale Commuter Outdoors Shopping

Colma is a quaint neighborhood on the southeastern side of Downtown Daly. Located less than 10 miles south of Downtown San Francisco, Colma is filled with apartment rentals and abundant amenities. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean and plenty of green space make this neighborhood a favorite for renters seeking a peaceful, naturally beautiful community within a short commute of San Francisco. Stroll the hilly, oceanfront trails at Mussel Rock Beach Park, where locals enjoy paragliding, hang-gliding, bird watching and more. Play a round of golf at one of the many courses nearby, such as the highly rated Lake Merced Golf Club, a challenging course with spectacular views, towering trees, and tilted greens. Abundant shopping options can be found in this neighborhood, ranging from department stores to specialty shops.

Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

2

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Reviews of Colma - Daly City, CA

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4.3 2 Reviews

Current Resident

7 years agoNiche Review

Good people and easy access to SF through the BART and Caltrain! Would like more restaurants, wine bars, etc.

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Points of Interest

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

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 September 2025.