ZIP 94117 — Business Opportunities

San Francisco, CA · Local economy intelligence

Population

39,496

Median income

$190,444

Median age

34.5

Households

17,619

Top business opportunities in 94117

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in San Francisco, CA, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

1. Fitness Station 100/100
~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
2. Jewelry & Accessories 92/100
~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Electronics 74/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Electronics Repair 70/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. Furniture & Home Decor 66/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. Grocery 43/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Dental 40/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Waste Disposal 37/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Sanitary Dump Station 37/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Picnic Table 37/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 94117.

Restaurants — 56 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 39 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 27 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 22 businesses
Post Box — 22 businesses
Hair Salons — 19 businesses
Convenience Stores — 19 businesses
Religious — 19 businesses
Fast Food — 14 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 14 businesses
Gifts & Specialty — 14 businesses
Schools — 12 businesses
Park — 11 businesses
Bicycle Rental — 11 businesses
Fitness Centre — 10 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	39,496
Households	17,619
Median household income	$190,444
Per capita income	$111,352
Median age	34.5
% bachelor's degree or higher	78.822%
% age 18–34	40.515%
% age 65+	7.13%
% renter-occupied	65.711%
Median home value	$1,571,000
Median gross rent	$2,715
Unemployment rate	2.727%

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