Hunters Point

San Francisco, CA

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Hunters Point - San Francisco, CA Area Guide

Discover the history of San Francisco

Bay History Affordable

Located about five miles southeast of downtown San Francisco, Hunters Point showcases the history, culture, and art of the city. The neighborhood contains several buildings considered historic by the California Registry, including the Bayview Opera House and the Quinn House. Over 250 artists gather at the Hunters Point Shipyard Artists community, which opens for public viewings three times every year. You can find modern apartments all over Hunters Point, with many providing excellent views of the water. If you really want an unparalleled view of the bay, check out Heron's Head Park, a relaxing place for a walk on a sunny day.

Home to the renowned Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, outdoor enthusiasts revel in its lush green spaces, hiking trails, and picnicking spots. Residents of Hunters Point can reach a variety of nearby businesses, shops, and employers like Genentech, area universities, and numerous hospitals. As for the cost of living, Hunters Point is more affordable than other San Francisco neighborhoods, making it easier to find budget-friendly rentals.

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Heron's Head Park
  • Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
  • Children's Creativity Museum
  • Randall Museum
  • San Bruno Mountain State Park

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.