Area Information
Welcome to Lower Pacific (or Pac) Heights, one of San Francisco's most upscale neighborhoods. It's been through a couple name changes over the years, so you might hear it called Upper Fillmore or Western Addition. The new-ish name reflects the neighborhood's similarity to Pacific Heights, its wealthy big sister. Lower Pac Heights provides San Francisco luxury living at a slightly lower price tag than Pacific Heights. This quiet, mostly residential neighborhood is known for its impeccably kept Victorian mansions. Lower Pac Heights is also home to Japantown, a six-block 'Little Osaka' that features a large Japanese shopping mall. Despite its small size and residential focus, there's a solid selection of restaurants and high-fashion boutiques here. Most of the shops and eateries, including the internationally-acclaimed restaurants SPQR and State Bird Provisions, are on Fillmore Street. Nearby Geary Street serves residents' nightlife needs.
Transportation and Livability
Lower Pacific Heights is between California Street to the north, Geary Street to the south, Presidio Avenue to the west, and Van Ness Avenue to the east. This is a walkable neighborhood with multiple grocery stores, restaurants and shops. The Downtown Financial District is just 2.2 miles away and is accessible by public transportation via the MUNI (San Francisco's Municipal Transportation System) 1 line. The area's central location and multiple MUNI stops make it a great home base for city exploration.
Livability
Lower Pacific Heights is popular with people who have children, because of it's proximity to excellent Pacific Heights schools. Though technically a couple of blocks outside of the neighborhood's boundary, Lafayette and Alta Plaza parks offer playgrounds, tennis courts and views of the bay and Alcatraz Island. Though it is one of the quieter neighborhoods in the city, it's still home to a large number of young, childless professionals who like being close to the action while still being able to enjoy a tranquil environment.
Demographics
With 60% of its residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, Lower Pacific Heights is a well-educated neighborhood. Just over 17% of population is married, and the median age here is 35 years old, which is slightly lower than many other neighborhoods.
Commutes
Lower Pacific Heights is 2.2 miles from the Financial District, which is easily accessible by public transportation using the MUNI 1 line. There's a conveniently located MUNI stop at Geary and Fillmore, providing easy access to the rest of the city and to BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), the commuter train to Silicon Valley. A public transportation commute to Silicon Valley takes about two hours.
