How much does it cost to buy a house in Daly City?
Daly City median is $1,120,000. At 20% down with current rates around 6.85%, expect roughly $224,000 for the downpayment and ~$5,871/mo principal+interest (before tax/insurance/HOA).
For Daly City home buyers
Buy a home in Daly City — the realistic playbook.
Daly City median: $1,120,000. Days on market: 12. $/sqft: $800. Roger Grubb has 18 years of Bay Area buyer-side experience including dozens of Daly City transactions. Buyer commission paid by seller — Roger costs you nothing extra.
What $$1,120,000 buys you in Daly City
Dense, diverse, walkable, multi-cultural. Westlake architecture, BART access, and direct freeway to SF.
Roger's insider take: Crocker (close to Colma) has the lowest prices. Westlake is the architectural calling card. Bayshore has waterfront-adjacent value.
Buying a Daly City home — FAQ
Is Daly City a good place to buy a home?
Buyers who work in SF, want walkability, and prefer Daly City's prices over SF's.
What schools serve Daly City?
Key schools: Daniel Webster Elementary (6/10), Westmoor HS (6/10), Jefferson HS (5/10).
What types of buyers does Daly City attract?
SF commuters who can't afford SF, Asian-American community ties, First-time buyers.
What's the catch with buying in Daly City?
Sunny. The Daly City fog is real — buyers acclimated to inland sun need to test-live before buying.
How competitive is buying in Daly City?
Average 12 days on market. Very competitive — expect multi-offer scenarios on well-priced homes.
How do I find off-market homes in Daly City?
Roger Grubb has been transacting in Daly City for 18 years and sees ~1-in-4 homes off-market. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on his buyer list.
Buy in Daly City — one call.
Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.