El Camino, South San Francisco, CA
At a glance
El Camino is ranked #7 of 15 neighborhoods in South San Francisco with an overall score of 2.8/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (3.9/5), at a median home price of $1.58M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $42,000. It ranks 6th of 15 in South San Francisco for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.5/5) and schools (3.1/5), with prices running about 22% above the South San Francisco median.
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Near good merchants3.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buri Buri Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Los Cerritos Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ponderosa Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sunshine Gardens Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Alta Loma Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Parkway Heights Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| El Camino High | High | 9-12 | |
| South San Francisco High | High | 9-12 |
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El Camino FAQs9 answers
Is El Camino a good place to live?
El Camino ranks 7th of 15 neighborhoods in South San Francisco with an overall Houseberry score of 2.8 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (3.9/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.5/5) and schools (3.1/5) and a median home price of $1.58M against the South San Francisco median of $1.29M.
Is El Camino safe?
El Camino, South San Francisco scores 2.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 7th of 15 neighborhoods in South San Francisco.
What do homes in El Camino cost?
The median home price in El Camino, South San Francisco is $1.58M, compared with $1.29M for South San Francisco as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $42,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in El Camino rising or falling?
The median home price in El Camino, South San Francisco is up about 12.1% over the past 12 months, from $1.41M to $1.58M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve El Camino?
Schools serving El Camino, South San Francisco include Buri Buri Elementary (3.9/5), Los Cerritos Elementary (2.0/5), Ponderosa Elementary (3.4/5), Sunshine Gardens Elementary (2.3/5) and Alta Loma Middle (3.0/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in El Camino?
El Camino, South San Francisco receives 75% of its possible sunshine, 13th of 15 in South San Francisco. Summer days run 55° to 67°F and winter days 45° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.
Is El Camino walkable to shops and restaurants?
El Camino, South San Francisco scores 3.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 3.9 out of 5, 2nd of 15 in South San Francisco.
How does El Camino compare to other South San Francisco neighborhoods?
El Camino ranks 7th of 15 neighborhoods in South San Francisco. It ranks 6th of 15 in South San Francisco for schools (3.1/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.5/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in South San Francisco are Mission Road District and Orange Park.
What are the downsides of living in El Camino?
El Camino, South San Francisco scores lowest on safety (2.5/5) and schools (3.1/5). Its median home price of $1.58M runs about 22% above the South San Francisco median of $1.29M.
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