Peninsula · San Mateo County
Living in Daly City
Gateway to the Peninsula, BART-connected, ocean-adjacent, and one of the Bay Area's most diverse communities with accessible homeownership at the San Francisco border.
- Price Trend
- +1.6%
- Median vs. a year ago, Sept 2026
- Market
- Most Competitive
- Redfin Compete Score 90/100
- Population
- 101,261
- U.S. Census, 2025 estimate
- Live MLS Data
- Updated Daily
- MLSListings snapshot below
Sources: Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau. Updated October 2026.
Live Market Snapshot
Daly City Overview
Living inDaly City
Daly City sits directly on San Francisco's southern border, close enough that the two cities share BART lines, MUNI connections, and many of the same cultural and commercial amenities, yet far enough that homeownership remains accessible in a region where it has become impossible for many buyers. The city is one of the most ethnically diverse in California, with a large Filipino-American community that has built one of the most vibrant cultural neighborhoods outside of the Philippines in the United States. For San Francisco renters making the transition to homeownership, Daly City represents the most accessible first step on the Peninsula property ladder.
The housing stock is defined by post-war row houses and single-family homes on the fog-cooled hillsides, the "ticky-tacky" homes made famous by Malvina Reynolds' 1962 song that have since been renovated, expanded, and appreciated into genuine Bay Area assets. The Westlake, Crocker, and Serramonte neighborhoods offer distinct character at varying price points. Views of the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay are available from the hillside streets at prices that would be unthinkable for comparable views in San Francisco.
Rami Tannous represents Daly City buyers through Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty, with expertise in identifying the Daly City neighborhoods that deliver the strongest combination of San Francisco access, ocean views, and long-term appreciation potential. For San Francisco buyers seeking their first home, for Peninsula buyers seeking a BART-connected entry point, or for investors seeking cash-positive rentals serving the city's large rental population, Rami provides the market analysis and negotiating expertise to make a strong acquisition at the Peninsula's most accessible price point.
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BART to San Francisco
Two BART stations serve Daly City, providing direct rail access to San Francisco in 15 minutes, Oakland, and the entire East Bay corridor without a car. The best transit-connected homeownership entry point at the San Francisco border.
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Filipino Cultural Hub
Daly City's Filipino-American community is one of the largest and most culturally vibrant outside the Philippines, a cultural identity that gives the city a distinctive character and a dining scene that rewards exploration.
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Ocean Views
Hillside streets in Westlake and the western neighborhoods offer Pacific Ocean views at prices $1M to $2M below comparable views in San Francisco. Fort Funston's dramatic bluffs are accessible from the city's western edge.
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Entry-Level Bay Area
Daly City offers the Bay Area's most accessible homeownership entry point with direct BART access to San Francisco, a combination that has driven steady appreciation as San Francisco buyers who can no longer afford the city look one BART stop south.
Lifestyle
Life inDaly City
Dining
Dining and Entertainment
Daly City's dining scene reflects its extraordinary cultural diversity, and it is more vibrant than most people expect. The Filipino food corridor along Junipero Serra Boulevard and Mission Street is one of the best in the Bay Area: Max's Restaurant, Goldilocks Bakery, and dozens of authentic Filipino family restaurants serve a community that maintains deep culinary traditions. Vietnamese, Chinese, and Mexican restaurants throughout the city add layers to a food scene that rewards exploration. Serramonte Center provides chain dining convenience, and San Francisco's entire restaurant landscape is accessible via BART in 20 minutes.
Recreation
Recreation and Parks
Fort Funston, accessible from Daly City's western edge, is one of the Bay Area's premier hang-gliding and dog-walking parks, with dramatic Pacific Ocean bluff views and direct beach access. Gellert Park and Marchbank Park provide neighborhood green space with views across the peninsula. BART access opens Golden Gate Park, the San Francisco waterfront, and every recreational amenity in the city to the north. The San Francisco Bay Trail runs along the city's eastern edge. The ocean proximity means coastal fog keeps temperatures cool year-round, a microclimate that some residents love and others need to know about before purchasing.
Jefferson Union High School District serves Daly City's high school population, with Jefferson High School and Westmoor High School as the primary campuses. Both schools have strong vocational and career technical education programs. The Jefferson Elementary School District serves K through 8. School quality in Daly City has been improving alongside rising property values and demographic shifts driven by San Francisco-adjacent gentrification. For families prioritizing school quality as a primary purchase driver, adjacent South San Francisco and San Mateo districts provide alternatives within a reasonable commute.
School assignments follow the address, not the city name. Always confirm boundaries with the district before you write an offer.
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How much is a house in Daly City?
The median sale price in Daly City was $1,117,968 in September 2026, up 1.6 percent from a year earlier, according to Redfin. Prices vary widely by street, size and condition, so the most useful number is a valuation built on recent sales next to the home you are considering. Request a free home valuation for a pricing range with the comps behind it.
What school district is Daly City in?
Daly City is served by three elementary districts, Jefferson Elementary, Bayshore Elementary and Brisbane, which cover kindergarten through 8th grade. The Jefferson Union High School District serves most of Daly City's high school students, while the South San Francisco Unified School District serves the Serramonte area. Assignment depends on the street address, so buyers should confirm with the district.
How is the commute from Daly City?
Daly City station is a BART terminus with direct service into San Francisco and the East Bay, and the Colma BART station sits just outside the city limits. Interstate 280 runs through the middle of the city, and Highway 1 and Highway 35 also serve Daly City. Muni's 14 Mission Rapid line ends at Daly City station.
What is Daly City known for?
Daly City is known as the Gateway to the Peninsula, bordering San Francisco to the north and San Bruno Mountain State Park to the south. Its Westlake district, developed by Henry Doelger beginning in the late 1940s, is one of the earliest planned large tract suburbs, and Serramonte Center and Westlake Shopping Center are its two shopping centers. The Cow Palace, home of the Grand National Rodeo, straddles the San Francisco border.
Is Daly City a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Daly City leans toward sellers right now. Homes sold in a median of 18 days in September 2026, and Redfin rates the market Most Competitive with a Compete Score of 90 out of 100. Overpriced listings sit and invite lower offers, so sellers do best pricing to recent sales on day one, and buyers do best with financing ready before they tour.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Daly City?
Rami Tannous is a REALTOR with Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty (DRE #02334866). He represents buyers and sellers across San Jose, Silicon Valley and the Peninsula. Owners can request a home valuation, buyers can start a private search, or call or text 408-888-5144.
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