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The extreme geniality of San Francisco’s economic, intellectual and political climate makes it the most varied and challenging city in the United States.” -- James Michener: Author
Talent
“At-A-Glance”
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Demographics
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Educational
Attainment
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Areas
of Expertise
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| Resident labor force: 430,267 |
84.9% high school degrees or higher |
Business Services: Consultants, Lawyers, Accountants, Managers |
| In-bound commuters: 628,600 |
50.4% college degrees or higher |
Financial Services: Banks, Brokerage, Securities |
| 63% of population is between 20-54 years of age (median: 39.4) |
18% graduate degrees or beyond |
Media/Information Technology: Advertising, Marketing, Internet Publishing, Engineers |
| 46.4% of population speaks a language other than English at home |
Area Universities produce more PhD scientists and engineers than any other area in US |
Tourism/Retail Trade: Artists, Entertainers, Hotel, Travel, Restaurants, Sales |
San Francisco attracts talent and that talent drives the technology, innovation, and creativity that make us a first-rate center for business, scientific and artistic endeavors.
San Francisco is also unique in that we have no ethnic majority and promote a city of political, social and economic tolerance. You can work 24/7 here if you so desire, but a large segment of the workforce strives to maintain a balanced life outside of work. Part of what makes that possible is our strong emphasis on TECHNOLOGY.
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