San Francisco cap rate
The cap rate in San Francisco is 2.2%, ranking #2,553 of 3,071 U.S. counties. Updated monthly and free to explore.
Cap rate
2.2%
Ranks #2,553 of 3,071 U.S. counties, in the top 83%.
- vs. national median3.4%San Francisco is lower than the U.S. median
- vs. California median2.8%San Francisco is lower than the California median
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What cap rate means
Capitalization rate estimates the annual return on a rental property before financing: gross rent divided by purchase price. Higher cap rates mean stronger cash flow relative to price, which investors weigh against appreciation potential and risk. We estimate it from local rents and home values; verify against an actual listing before underwriting a deal.
San Francisco cap rate: common questions
What is the cap rate in San Francisco?
The cap rate in San Francisco is 2.2%, which ranks #2,553 of 3,071 U.S. counties. Curb Report updates this monthly and it is free to view.
Is the cap rate in San Francisco above or below the national average?
San Francisco is lower than the U.S. median of 3.4%, putting it in the top 83% of U.S. counties.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
San Francisco is lower than the California median of 2.8%.
What does cap rate mean?
Capitalization rate estimates the annual return on a rental property before financing: gross rent divided by purchase price. Higher cap rates mean stronger cash flow relative to price, which investors weigh against appreciation potential and risk. We estimate it from local rents and home values; verify against an actual listing before underwriting a deal.