Neighborhood guide · 2026-05-01
10 things to know about Daly City before you buy.
A buyer's guide written by Roger Grubb, a 18-year Bay Area realtor (DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate) who has transacted in Daly City repeatedly.
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The median home price
Daly City median in 2026: $1,120,000. That's $800/sqft on a typical 1,400 sqft home.
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How fast homes sell
12 days on market is the Daly City average. A correctly priced, well-prepped listing often goes pending in 7-14 days.
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Who lives here
Buyers who work in SF, want walkability, and prefer Daly City's prices over SF's.
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What Daly City isn't
Sunny. The Daly City fog is real — buyers acclimated to inland sun need to test-live before buying.
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The schools
Key schools: Daniel Webster Elementary (rating 6/10). Westmoor HS (rating 6/10). Jefferson HS (rating 5/10).
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What makes it special
Dense, diverse, walkable, multi-cultural. Westlake architecture, BART access, and direct freeway to SF.
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Roger's insider note
Crocker (close to Colma) has the lowest prices. Westlake is the architectural calling card. Bayshore has waterfront-adjacent value.
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Best fit for
SF commuters who can't afford SF, Asian-American community ties, First-time buyers.
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Notable amenities
Daly City BART (express to SF in 15 min) · Westlake Shopping Center · Mussel Rock Park · Direct 280 freeway access
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Walk score
70/100. Walkable urban-style.
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